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The document discusses reviewing hooks and introductions for 8th grade students. It notes that an introductory paragraph should grab the reader's interest, introduce the topic, and tell the main points that will be covered. Examples of introductory paragraphs for an essay about why a dog is special are provided, but it is unclear if any would encourage readers to continue. Effective introductory paragraphs use an interesting lead-in, explain the topic in 2-3 sentences, and have a 1 sentence thesis statement telling what will be discussed.
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