Feb 11 - Introduction & Conclusion

Today we will...

1. describe and identify the basic components of an introduction and a conclusion
2. create a logic flow of information from broad to specific in an introduction and from specific to broad in a conclusion

Introduction

What should we include in the introduction?
What should an introduction look like?

Let's explore what a real introduction looks like in an argumentative paper.

Let's do a little analysis exercise now. Open these 2 sample introduction paragraphs and work with your partner. Decide the function of each numbered sentence.

When you are done, you can access the answer keys here.

Conclusion

What should we include in the conclusion?
Do you think the conclusion has the same structure as the introduction?

So, let see what a conclusion should really be like.

Homework

1. Continue working on and revising your paper.
2. Do the assigned exercises on Writer's Help