How To Write an Essay Introduction (Self-Paced)

What is the purpose of this resource?

This self-paced writing resource includes everything you need to understand, identify, and write the elements of an essay introduction. This 52-page study is perfect for the middle school or high school student who is learning to write essays.

What elements are reviewed in this study?

Essay Prompts 
Working Thesis
Hook
Background Information
Final Thesis

What is included?

Induction format graphic
Video - 42 minutes in length
Definition and examples of the introduction elements
Sample introduction building
Scaffolding activity for each introduction element
Choose the best sentence exercises
6 graphic organizers for an introduction on each of the following writing types: descriptive, expository, narrative, argumentative, persuasive, and analytical
Read and respond essay with prompt and graphic organizer for the introduction
Answer key with sample examples for all activities

What is the format?

The student and answer guides will arrive digitally as a printable PDF file.

What is the Academic Writing Series?

“How to Write an Essay Introduction” is an installment of Elevate English's Academic Writing Series, designed to make writing clear and accessible to all learners! Future guides will offer scaffolding and organizers for body paragraphs, conclusions, in-text citations, and more. Enroll in "How to Write an Essay Introduction" today, and begin the Academic Writing adventure!