1st March 2011

This morning we are learn how to write a good introductory paragraph.

The purpose of the introductory paragraph are :

> get the reader's attention

> set tone for the rest of the essay

> make a contract with the raeder

The parts of the introductory paragraph

> the hook - designrd to grab attention immediately & give some indication about the essay's topic.

> the transition - moves the reader from the hook to the driving force of the essay

> the thesis - makes the contract with the reader about what will be discussed

Types of the hook

1. Personal examples

2. Quotations

3. Facts or Statistics

4. Rhetorical questions

5. Current events

6. Contrast to the thesis statement

7. Definition

As usual, Miss Zu ask us to be in a group. She wants us to write the introductory paragraph by using the one of the types of the hook. So, my group need to write introductory paragraph based on Definition. Below is the introductory paragraph from my group.

INTRODUCTION OF ESSAY – DEFINITION

Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcal is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in adults, children, and dogs, and is one of the top two isolates found in ear infection. It is more common in the very young and the very old person. It can also be distinguished based on its sensitivity to lysis by bile. The bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common cause of secondary pneumoniae following influenza. The risk of death from pneumoniae or influenza is higher for people with heart disease, diabetes, or weakened immune systems such as from HIV. Nowadays, this infection was spread up towards the world. According to this infection, it can cause distress as they need more money for the treatment, being embarrassment to the other person and reducing their self-esteem.

RED - The hook

GREEN – The transition

PURPLE – Thesis statement

For the other examples, we wait for the other group presentations. I think maybe it will be done on 3rd March 2011. Just wait & see. hehee. ^_^