Today we will...
1. learn the structure and basic elements of introduction & conclusion
2. apply the skills in your introduction & conclusion writing
First of all
Let's take a quick look at this video and discuss the following questions:
1) What do you think makes his speech effective?
2) What are some good points or strategies that you have observed from the way he talks?
How to do it?
The effective way to write a good introduction is similar to the opening of a good speech. There are several points that you need to keep in mind when you write your introduction.
Now let's take a look at the sample paragraphs and see if you can identify the purpose for each of the numbered sentences.
What about conclusion?
The introduction goes from broad to narrow, but the conclusion is just the opposite. Here is how you should write your conclusion.
Putting them all together
Let's take a look at the diagram which demonstrates and compares the way introduction and conclusion are developed.
Now you all have learned how to compose the introduction, the body and the conclusion of an essay, and you should have no problem writing one perfect essay!
So keep working on your essay based on the content we have covered so far, and make sure that you are writing the introduction, the body and the conclusion exactly the way I am teaching you. In addition, make sure that you have a clear purpose and target the right audience.
