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Essay Introduction Drafting

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Essay Introduction Drafting

Student writing an essay introduction

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To

Identify the components of an effective essay introduction and draft an engaging introduction paragraph for a film response essay.

Success Criteria:

I can identify hooks and thesis statements ✓

I can plan my introduction using a graphic organiser ✓

I can write a clear thesis statement ✓

I can create an engaging hook ✓

📚 Part 1: Understanding Introduction Components

1. What are the TWO main parts of an essay introduction?

Hook and conclusion

Hook and thesis statement

Thesis statement and evidence

Topic sentence and hook

2. Which of these are good types of hooks? (Tick all that apply)

Asking an interesting question

Sharing a surprising fact

Starting with "In this essay I will..."

Using a vivid description

3. A thesis statement should:

Ask a question

State the main argument clearly

List all the evidence

Summarise the conclusion

4. Read this introduction and identify the hook:

"What if your worst enemy became your only hope for survival? In the film 'The Hunger Games', Katniss discovers that survival requires more than just physical strength."

The hook is: ________________________________________________

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Introduction

5. Choose a film you want to write about:

Film title: ________________________________________________

6. Brainstorm 3 possible hooks for your introduction:

Hook idea 1:

Hook idea 2:

Hook idea 3:

7. Write your thesis statement (your main argument about the film):
8. Now draft your complete introduction paragraph:

🌟 Extension Activity (Advanced Learners):

9. Rewrite your introduction using a different type of hook. Compare which version is more engaging and explain why:

📝 Self-Reflection:

10. What is one thing you want to improve about your introduction for next lesson?

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