Writing Effective Opening Paragraphs: Hooking the Reader and Stating Your Thesis

This lesson teaches how to start a written response by first engaging the reader with a hook, then presenting a thesis statement, and finally explaining the importance of the argument. The example used is a persuasive letter about getting a pet, where the writer plans the response, crafts a hook, states the thesis, and concludes with reasons supporting the argument. The lesson emphasizes the importance of considering the audience and structuring the opening paragraph effectively.

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