Writing Strong Introductions: Making Your Topic and Purpose Clear

The video tutorial guides students through writing an effective introduction for an opinion text. It explains the three main parts of a text: introduction, body, and conclusion, with a focus on the introduction. The tutorial uses an example letter to demonstrate how to introduce a topic, state an opinion, and establish a purpose. Students are encouraged to revise their introductions to make their purpose clear. The lesson concludes with a practice exercise where students apply what they've learned to improve their writing.

What are the three main parts of a text that shares an opinion?

• Introduction, Body, Summary

• Introduction, Argument, Conclusion

• Introduction, Summary, Conclusion

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Which part of the text is responsible for stating the topic and purpose?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body

• Summary

In the example introduction, what is the main topic discussed?

• Cats

• Pets

• Dogs

• Hamsters

What is the purpose of the letter in the example introduction?

• To share a story about pets

• To inform about different pets

• To describe the benefits of having a pet

• To convince parents to adopt a dog

What should be included in the opening sentence of an introduction?

• A statement showing personal desire or interest

• A summary of the text

• A detailed description

• A question

What is the final step in revising the introduction according to the lesson?

• Summarizing the body

• Including a quote

• Clarifying the purpose of writing

• Adding more examples

Why is it important to edit your writing to ensure clarity in the introduction?

• To impress the reader

• To make it longer

• To add more details

• To help the reader understand the topic and purpose