Name: __________________________________________ Date: ______________

DIRECTIONS:

1. On the back of this page, there are three examples of introductory

paragraphs. Read each example.

2. Choose three different colored pencils.

3. With the first color, underline the lead sentence.

4. With the second color, underline the detail sentences.

5. With the third color, underline the thesis statement.

6. Then, circle the three supporting details in the thesis statement.

First Color:

Shade in the boxes to

Third Color:

7. Finally, read the prompt on the last page and write your own

introductory paragraph.

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Have you ever had a pet? Some good pets are dogs, cats, hamsters, or fish. Some people

like to have large pets like horses, while others need small pets like beta fish. If I were to

choose any pet in the world, I would like to have a dog. In particular, I would like a

Siberian Husky. I think a Siberian Husky would make a great pet because they are smart,

beautiful, and even famous!

Recess should not be for just elementary students. In my school, students

are granted time for recess every day after lunch from Kindergarten

through sixth grade. During this time, weather permitting, students go

outside to play. I think there are many benefits to allowing high school

students to have recess. Recess is beneficial because it allows students to

release some energy, it helps students get exercise, and it also promotes

good socialization.

One night, I had a fantastic dream! I dreamed that the principal of my school put

me in charge of the whole thing. All of the adults were gone, and I was suddenly

the one calling all of the shots. I was able to make all of the changes I wanted.

Some things I would do if I was ruling the school would be to install an ice cream

sundae buffet in the cafeteria, play music over the loud speakers, and install a

disco ball in the gym for dances.

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DIRECTIONS: In the space provided, write your own introduction

paragraph to answer to TWO prompts (choose which two). You only need

to write the introduction. Be sure to include:

A strong lead statement

Supporting Details

Thesis statement

PROMPT A: What do you feel is the best invention of your lifetime and why?

PROMPT B: Think of all of the different types of transportation from the past

to the present. How do you think people will travel in the future?

PROMPT C: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live under the

ocean? If you were to move into a bubble house under the ocean, what would

you take with you and why?

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