Function of the Introductory Paragraph
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“One Sentence at a Time” Analytical Essay Organizer
Essential Question of the assignment:
Introductory Paragraph:
1. Introductory sentence that grabs your attention: a bold, somewhat broad statement that will draw the reader into your topic, and it’s relation to the text. What can you pose that will peak the interest of your reader?
Ex: Throughout time the media typically portrays various lovers’ desired paths to “happily ever after” which involves attraction, repulsion, and the eventual meeting of hearts. This endless quest for love is frequently presented through the depiction of clichéd endings and romantic dialogue. However, the realities behind the stories which aren’t scripted often involve an obstacle course of emotional expression, disappointment, and irrational actions.
2. A sentence that connects to the ‘attention grabber’ and explains its relevance to the work that you have read, stating the name of the work, years of publication, and author’s name. This provides context for readers who may not be familiar with the specifics of your work. The attention grabber should be directly related to the topic of your essay, even if it is a general statement.
Ex: While the struggles of love is the main thematic topic in various novels and movies, it is also is a major thematic topic in A Midsummer Night’s Dream written by William Shakespeare and published in 1600 although it was first performed during 1594-96.
3 & 4. Two sentences to briefly summarize the work that you have read: history, plot summary, and/or introduction to characters- whatever you feel will closely relate to the aim of your essay. It should inform your audience in a more detailed manner about the work of literature you are discussing in terms of your broad subject.
Ex: In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the modern reader is privy to the dramatic interactions between the Duke of Athens, the
Date:
Class:
“One Sentence at a Time” Analytical Essay Organizer
Essential Question of the assignment:
Introductory Paragraph:
1. Introductory sentence that grabs your attention: a bold, somewhat broad statement that will draw the reader into your topic, and it’s relation to the text. What can you pose that will peak the interest of your reader?
Ex: Throughout time the media typically portrays various lovers’ desired paths to “happily ever after” which involves attraction, repulsion, and the eventual meeting of hearts. This endless quest for love is frequently presented through the depiction of clichéd endings and romantic dialogue. However, the realities behind the stories which aren’t scripted often involve an obstacle course of emotional expression, disappointment, and irrational actions.
2. A sentence that connects to the ‘attention grabber’ and explains its relevance to the work that you have read, stating the name of the work, years of publication, and author’s name. This provides context for readers who may not be familiar with the specifics of your work. The attention grabber should be directly related to the topic of your essay, even if it is a general statement.
Ex: While the struggles of love is the main thematic topic in various novels and movies, it is also is a major thematic topic in A Midsummer Night’s Dream written by William Shakespeare and published in 1600 although it was first performed during 1594-96.
3 & 4. Two sentences to briefly summarize the work that you have read: history, plot summary, and/or introduction to characters- whatever you feel will closely relate to the aim of your essay. It should inform your audience in a more detailed manner about the work of literature you are discussing in terms of your broad subject.
Ex: In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the modern reader is privy to the dramatic interactions between the Duke of Athens, the