How to Start an Essay: Add Background Information to Write a Strong Introduction |
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In this video, I will walk you through how to start your essay with an effective introduction paragraph. Personally, I feel like many do not address this issue and it results in many poorly written essays. I want to teach you how to weave background information into your introductory paragraph to ensure you snag that A+!
I begin the video by addressing the purpose of background information in your introduction paragraph. Next, I give you a simple formula that will change the way you start your essay. Then I include multiple examples to not just tell you the process but show you the process. I hope my examples help you become a better writer! 0:00 Introduction to Background Information 0:39 Purpose of Introduction Paragraph 2:19 Analyze Your Essay Question 3:05 Secret 5W's + H Formula 5:01 Edit Questions 5:32 Write Introduction Paragraph 7:13 Example of Background Information 7:51 Review, Revise and Edit Introduction Paragraph 🔴 Subscribe for more tips just like this: https://tinyurl.com/y86r2nhd 🎬Watch to learn how to Brainstorm Essay Topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaPW6cAjzkA 🎬Watch to write a Thesis Statement: https://youtu.be/Nq65iQwOYOo 🎬Watch to organize an Introduction Paragraph: https://youtu.be/Y8uZYPczUU4 Google Slides: https://tinyurl.com/y6hf9yez Basic Graphic Organizer: https://tinyurl.com/ybl7ujjl Whether you are a teacher trying to help ALL your students navigate the writing process, a parent struggling at home to help their child with distance learning or a student that just got a massive essay in class, this channel is for you! I walk you through the entire writing process from start to finish. In this channel, you will find research-based, classroom-tested, student approved literacy skills for equitable education! If you want to check the gear used in this video: 🦇--Batman Shirt: https://amzn.to/3eIPyHF 💪🏾--Superman Shirt: https://amzn.to/3eIS5kU 💡--Camera Staging Lights: https://amzn.to/32yj8xa 🎤--Mic for iPhone: https://amzn.to/39bnYl9 🎤--Extension Cord for Mic: https://amzn.to/2DX5adS My hope is that these videos will help you as you write in school and at home. I am a classroom teacher myself, so I know how hard teaching writing is. I use all these videos in my own classroom to support and differentiate the learning for ALL my students. I have found these videos extremely helpful for ALL students especially English Language Learners. I also provide free classroom materials to help you teach writing to ALL your kids. Music provided by www.bensound.com |