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    EVERYONE WILL WRITE THEIR ESSAY BEGINNING THURSDAY, NOV 9th
     
     
    Sample Introductions
     
    *We do not use documents in our introductions or conclusions
     
    EACH BODY PARAGRAPH MUST HAVE A TOPIC SENTENCE: 
    What is the topic sentence? 
    The topic sentence is the first sentence in a paragraph.

    What does it do? 
    It introduces the main idea of the paragraph.

    How do I write one? 
    Summarize the main idea of your paragraph. Indicate to the reader what your paragraph will be about.

    Here are some examples:

    • Topic Sentence: There are many reasons why pollution in ABC Town is the worst in the world.  
    • The topic is “pollution in ABC Town is the worst in the world” and the controlling idea is “many reasons.”
    • Topic Sentence: To be an effective CEO requires certain characteristics. 
    • The topic is “To be an effective CEO” and the controlling idea is certain characteristics. 
    • Topic Sentence: There are many possible contributing factors to global warming.
    • The topic is "contributing factors to global warming" and the controlling factor is "many reasons." 
    • Topic Sentence: Fortune hunters encounter many difficulties when exploring a shipwreck.  
    • The topic is “exploring a shipwreck” and the controlling idea is “many difficulties.”
    • Topic Sentence: Dogs make wonderful pets because they help you to live longer. 
    • The topic is "dogs make wonderful pets" and the controlling idea is "because they help you to live longer."
    • Topic Sentence: Crime in poverty-stricken areas occurs as a result of a systemic discrimination. 
    • The topic is "crime in poverty stricken areas" and the controlling idea is "systemic discrimination." 
     
    CONCLUSIONS 
    The Conclusion
    In your conclusion paragraph, you should tell the reader what you have proved. Do not present any new information in this paragraph, but rather do the opposite of the introduction. Tell the reader what you have proved and then transition back to a broad view of the topic and address it by restating the main ideas of your arguments.  
     
     
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