ELA10 - Composition (2 credit), CSS, Melnyk

As a writer, you need to make a conscious effort to be warm and welcoming to your reader.  You want your reader to think, “Now this person is clever and warm and interesting. I want to read more of what he or she has to write.” To get this reaction, you need to create a stylish, memorable, and effective introduction. You will practice how to write an introduction with a hook, bridge and thesis. 

Task:  Open this handout on writing effective introductions, complete the tasks, save and submit. 

Assessment:  Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment. 

Learning Target: Exemplary (6/6):  Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective. Parts of the introductory paragraph are correctly identified, and the paragraph includes an effective hook,  a bridge to the thesis that provides some background information to the topic rather than providing points and opinions that would be better suited to a body of an essay, and the thesis.

 Written Expression:  Exemplary (6/6):  Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen.  Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization.