This document provides guidance on writing an introduction and body paragraphs for an essay. It recommends that an introduction include a hook to engage the reader, a statement identifying the author and title of the novel being discussed as well as its main idea, and a thesis statement. For the body paragraphs, it advises including a topic sentence stating the main idea, using transitions to connect supporting details, and explaining all examples provided.

1. the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe.notebook
February 23, 2014
Writing an Introduction
• Hook -- Get the reader interested
• Statement about the novel:
> Author/Title
> Main Idea
• Thesis Statement
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2. the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe.notebook
February 23, 2014
Writing an Introduction
• Hook -- Get the reader interested
• Statement about the novel:
> Author/Title
> Main Idea
• Thesis Statement
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3. the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe.notebook
February 23, 2014
Writing an Introduction
• Hook ­­ Get the reader interested
• Statement about the novel:
> Author/Title
> Main Idea
• Thesis Statement
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4. the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe.notebook
February 23, 2014
As You Begin Writing...
• Topic Sentences -- Main Idea of the Paragraph
• Transitions -- Vary transition choice between supporting details
> Transitions are words used to help ideas flow together and make your
writing make sense
• Explain your examples!
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5. the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe.notebook
February 23, 2014
As You Begin Writing...
• Topic Sentences -- Main Idea of the Paragraph
• Transitions -- Vary transition choice between supporting details
> Transitions are words used to help ideas flow together and make your
writing make sense
• Explain your examples!
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