Bài 1 introductory essay pagraph

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Pham Thi Hang
Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh
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Bui Thị Quy
INTRODUCTION TO ESSAY WRITING


Definition of an essay

Introductory paragraph

Thesis statement
Outline


I. Definition
An essay is:
- a piece of writing several paragraphs long.
- writing about one topic.
Part in an essay

An introductory paragraph:
+ General statements
+Thesis statement

A body
+ Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence
1.Support
2.Support
3.Support
(Concluding Sentence)
+ Paragraph 2
(etc)
A Concluding paragraph
+ Restatement or summary of the main points
+ Final comment
II. The introductory paragraph is a part of an essay.
It has 4 purposes:
1.Introducing the topic.
2.Giving a general background.
3.Indicating the overall plan.
4.Arousing the reader’s interest.
Parts in an introductory paragraph:
General statements:
+ Introduce the topic of the essay
+ Give background information on the topic
Thesis statement:
+ States the main topic
+ Lists the subdivisions of the topic
+ Indicate the method of organization
+ Is the last sentence in this paragraph
Example 1
To become a successful writer, students should follow some important steps. Writers need a good background in grammar and vocabulary, skills in writing essays, and skills in editing. (www.edb.utexas.edu)
Example 2

What do you think about banning smoking? The whole country is divided on whether smoking should be banned. I firmly believe that smoking should be outlawed because it endangers everyone’s health; it pollutes the environment, and it drains us of valuable energy.
(www.southtexascollege.edu )



Example 3
Do you think that college athletes should be paid more than just tuition? Many people believe that college athletes should get paid while others believe they should not. I
believe that college athletes should be paid because they practice long hours; the schools are profiting through the athletes efforts, and this would make college life much less stressful for the athletes.
(www.southtexascollege.edu )
III A thesis statement
-is the most important sentence in the introduction.
-state the specific topic

Elements in a thesis statement:
- Interpretation
+ A thesis cannot be a mere statement of fact. It must explain facts to show their significance.
- Precision
+A good thesis is specific to the facts being discussed and shows the precise relationship among them
- Surprise
+A thesis must change a reader’s mind to be of value.
Example 1
A young person in the Middle Ages had fewer options for marriage, family, and personal privacy and freedom than do young adults today.
(writing2.richmond.edu)
Example 2

A healthy person is often described as some one who has a good diet, gets lots of exercise and avoids stress.
(www.essayforum.com)
Example 3

Internet helps in areas such as critical thinking, problem solving, and group work .
(www.exampleessays.com)