The Introductory Paragraph

The introduction is the first paragraph of the essay. It begins the essay and has two parts: general statements and the thesis statement.

General statements give the reader background information about the topic of the essay. They should be interesting enough to keep the reader’s attention.

The thesis statement introduces the main idea of the essay.

– It states the main topic of the essay.

– It may list the subtopics of the main topic.

– It may also mention the method of organization.

– It is the last sentence of the introduction.

Practice: The Introductory Paragraph

Read the following introductory paragraphs, in each of which the sentences are in incorrect order. Rewrite each paragraph, beginning with the most general statement first. Then add each sentence in correct order, from the next most general to the least general. Write the thesis statement last.

1. ⁽¹⁾ Therefore, workaholics’ lifestyles can affect their families, social lives, and health. ⁽²⁾ In addition, workaholics may not spend enough time in leisure activities. ⁽³⁾ Nowadays, many men and women work in law, accounting, real estate, and business. ⁽⁴⁾ These people are serious about becoming successful; they work long hours during the week and even on weekends, so they are called “workaholics.”

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2. ⁽¹⁾ Therefore, anyone who wants to drive must carry a driver’s license. ⁽²⁾ It is divided into four steps: studying the traffic laws, taking the written test, learning to drive, and taking the driving test. ⁽³⁾ Getting a driver’s license is a complicated process. ⁽⁴⁾ Driving a car is a necessity in today’s busy society, and it is also a special privilege.

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