1.6 Introductions and conclusions

Outline of this lesson:

• understanding the function of introduction and conclusion
• identifying the structure of introduction
• identifying the structure of conclusion

(ppt of this class)

A. Function of introduction and conclusion

Introduction: Funnel: an upside-down triangle (general -> specific)

Conclusion: A triangle (specific -> general)

B. Parts of introduction and conclusion

opener (hook) -> background information -> thesis statement (do you still remember what a thesis statement looks like?)

Sample of an introduction paragraph

Types of hook

Conclusion

C. Homework: write the introduction and conclusion paragraph of your diagnostic essay. 

ATTENTION!


1. The first draft of your diagnostic essay revision will be due by 11:59pm, 09/18, this Friday. With your submission, please include your revised outline on the first page (based on new ideas that you come up with, and based on the feedback that I gave to you). Please check the assignment prompt and grading rubric. You can find the requirements there.

Here are three student sample essays in previous semesters with different reading articles and topics.
sample 1
sample 2
sample 3

2. The FINAL draft of your diagnostic essay revision will be due by 11:59pm, 09/25, next Friday. You will revise your essay based on the feedback of your first draft, and suggestions from your instructor during the individual conference. 

3. About the grading: I will only grade (give you a letter grade) the final draft of your assignment. Therefore, your revised outline (your final draft) (due this Friday 09/18), and your final draft of your diagnostic essay (due next friday, 09/25) will be graded.