Original PromptIntroduction sentence starters
Elements
Writing scaffolds
TEXTS INTRODUCTION:
Introduce the text
(aim to give a really brief overview of the text.)
Vicki Wakefield’s novel ‘This is how we change the ending’ highlights the …[use words from the prompt here]
Vicki Wakefield’s novel ‘This is how we change the ending’ aims to portray…..[use words from the prompt here]
Vicki Wakefield’s novel ‘This is how we change the ending’ sheds light on…..[use words from the prompt here]
HIGHLIGHT STATEMENT:
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This learning resource provides a comprehensive guide for students on constructing a four-part analytical introduction for an essay based on Vikki Wakefield's novel 'This is how we change the ending'. It outlines the essential elements of an effective introduction, including the Text Introduction, Highlight Statement, Topic Sentences, and End Statement. Each section includes specific sentence starters and structural scaffolds to assist students in articulating their thoughts clearly and cohesively. The resource also encourages students to reflect on how their introductions shape the argumentative flow of their essays and offers a workspace for drafting and synthesizing their ideas into a unified paragraph.