How to Write an Essay: Introduction Paragraph (with Worksheet)

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Learn how to write an essay starting with the introduction paragraph. Print this pdf to take notes:
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Here are the timestamps:
00:00 How to write an essay
00:41 Example of an essay
00:56 Parts of an essay
02:10 The first sentence (called the "hook" or "lead")
02:28 Essay hook types and examples
05:54 Background information
06:10 Background information types and examples
08:18 Thesis statement
10:21 Thesis statement examples
Please note: This video does NOT cover how to outline an essay. To learn how to outline an essay and transfer the outline into a draft, this video will help:
• How to Write an Essay ...
This video series explains essay writing step by step, starting with the essay hook (or lead), background information (also called the bridge), and thesis statement, along with several examples of each. The video begins with a brief introduction about what an essay is, how many paragraphs to include, and gives information about the prompt.
The bulk of the video explains how to write the first sentence of an essay, also called "the hook" (or "the lead") and gives five types of hooks, as well as examples of each. It goes on to explain what types of facts or information to include in background information on a topic. Finally, it explains what a thesis statement is and gives several examples on various types of topics, in each, explaining that the thesis statement includes both the main idea and three reasons, steps, examples, or parts of something. All four parts of this video series can be found at these links:
How to Write an Essay (Part 1)--Introduction Paragraph
• How to Write an Essay:...
How to Write an Essay (Part 2)--Body Paragraphs
Quick Overview: • How to Write an Essay:...
Step By Step: • How to Write Essay Bod...
How to Write an Essay (Part 3)--Conclusion Paragraph
• How to Write an Essay:...
How to Write an Essay (Part 4)--Transitions
• How to Write an Essay:...
Thank you for watching! Let me know if you have any questions or feedback in the comments.

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@EnglishUnits 3 года назад

Hello! Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Here are the timestamps in case you are looking for a specific part: 0:41 Example of an essay 0:56 Parts of an essay 2:10 The first sentence (called the "hook" or "lead") 2:28 Essay hook types and examples 5:54 Background information 6:10 Background information types and examples 8:18 Thesis statement 10:21 Thesis statement examples

@tonmoysaha4680 Год назад

Thank you very much

@annaakopyan9203 Год назад

Thanks a lot very useful

@annaakopyan9203 Год назад

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@JonatanKayofa 9 месяцев назад

Come up with how to a naritive essay and argumentative essay

@rui_anne26comp91 4 года назад

You helped a lot of student, specially English is their second language.

@ImjustEarth1 3 года назад

Exactly I have 15 minutes left to do mine and this helped a lot imma do my best . English is my second language btw

@oliviaumwali8284 2 года назад

I swear, we struggle a lot

@madina2023 Год назад

When English is your third language level of struggle is increasing 🥲 this video actually helps)

@rissonably_cool 2 года назад

Ma'am? You're a Legend, You explained so clear and you give example on each hooks and the others, you gave us a lot of options, videos and some of our teachers here explain just one option of the hook or thesis statement, We would love to see more of your videos,keep up the good work Ma'am. Love from Philippines ❤️.

@EnglishUnits 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am very happy that the examples are helpful.

@spencerschackman9431 3 года назад

I’ve always struggled with Intro Paragraphs and Conclusion Paragraphs. Thank you! This makes so much more sense. The way the teacher explained was so confusing. Thank you again! I will be on my way to find a Conclusion Paragraph video by you.

@afsararaisa3918 3 месяца назад

I got relieved finding explanation on argumentative essay on your channel as I knew I would end up with bunch of organised, distinct knowledge after studying from your videos which I could get nowhere else. Thank you.

@esl-teachermamoon1263 3 года назад

On behalf of busy " like makers " who could not find the time to tell you that you have done amazing work. Thanks for the appreciated effort. Hats off

@EnglishUnits 3 года назад

Thank you, ESL-Teacher Mamoon. I appreciate your comment very much!

@Joseph-788 3 года назад

Wow I can't thank you enough. So clear, easy to understand and well explained. Also, my best recommendation ever from RU-vid!!!!!!

@issaalkharsa5656 3 года назад

Yes it so easy to understand

@topgyal5587 3 года назад

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@bma6469 10 месяцев назад

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@cristhiangarcia5991 3 года назад

I don't know who you are or where you are from, but your video is amazing. I hope your channel grows rapidly. It deserves millions of subscribers.

@yeppeuda3164 3 года назад

Writing is not my cup of tea especially writing an essay. But after I watched this video, my confidence came back lol. AllI need now is lots of practice, practice, and practice.

@EnglishUnits 3 года назад

Hello Simpleng Pinay, I'm so happy to hear that. Yes, after a little practice, writing is much easier. Then, later, maybe even fun:)

@BercoTV 3 года назад

Fun fact: you didn't watch this because you were bored you watched it either because your teacher wanted you to watch it or you watched it because your teacher assigned you an essay

@Anime-si1xq 3 года назад

lol my teacher assigned an essay

@tonyv.1058 3 года назад

@@Anime-si1xq bro same

@salmanoorzaad6601 3 года назад

Me too haha

@tm_blink1573 3 года назад

my essay is due in 30min I haven't written a thing...

@sidrakhalill 7 месяцев назад

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@normanbataille8865 3 года назад

The best video online about how to write an essay. Excellent!

@EnglishUnits 3 года назад

Thank you, Norman Bataille.

@guess8543 4 года назад

My teacher has been teaching this for 3 years now, and I have been watching videos about this topic on RU-vid. However, non of them come close to this - simply brilliant

@andrewwalbridge4388 4 года назад

I agree

@EnglishUnits 4 года назад

Thank you so much, Guess. I really appreciate your comment.

@silviacinquini460 2 года назад

Clear , exhaustive and absolutely useful! Thank you so much.

@erentahtac7031 3 года назад

Well explained and no silly details. Appreciate you for that.

@idk8044 3 года назад

This is the best video I found on how to write an essay. Thank you.

@Pollitochimken 3 года назад

Thank you so much the examples really helped, i was stuck with the introduction and you made it a lot easier

@loafbread4113 3 года назад

wow i look at many different vids but I don't understood them but this one is very helpful you actually made an example of hooks and stuff great vid.

@honeyblood3977 4 года назад

This is the best video about how to write an essay on RU-vid because it is clear, straight to the point, and easy to follow. Yes. That's my thesis statement. I'm learning English so sorry for the errors. ^^

@EnglishUnits 4 года назад

Kao Ri, thank you for that funny and kind comment:) Your English is wonderful!

@deeninur5201 3 года назад

I used this in my class as well. Very helpful and the format is the same as what i am trying to teach my students. TQSM! ❤️

@srikarevuri4651 3 года назад

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@EnglishUnits 3 года назад

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@Spyxern208 3 года назад

Congratulations 👏

@paulinacofre8791 3 года назад

OMG, you are an amazing teacher, thank you for your detailed explanation! English is my second language and In college, it is difficult to learn but now i have my ideas clear!! THANK YOU ❤️❤️❤️

@addywuttiprecha192 3 года назад

This is very useful,clear and easy to understand.Thank you so much.

@Daziez 6 месяцев назад

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@TeenStoryTime 3 года назад

Thank you for the timestamps!

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@lerg8557 3 года назад

Thank you. I hope that my essay will get me to my dream college. So nervous!

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Finally, the most easy to understund and to do

@cristhiangarcia5991 3 года назад

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@adm703 8 месяцев назад

I used this video in high school and it's still my favorite video to watch for my papers

@Ranaa2000 11 месяцев назад

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@LearnEnglishWithMrNhein 3 года назад

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This lecture by you , have cleared all the doubts and confusions , that i had reagarding essay writing. Thank alot ❤

@eds2888 4 года назад

It's quite late for me to discover this. It's rather a clear and precise approach in writing thesis statement. Thanks you.

@reddeskpress5083 4 года назад

Great overview of what goes into an essay. I wonder if there’s any way to use a graphic organizer to help with adding structure?

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How amazing your explanation! You have mentioned that it is only one way to write an essay, could you please tell me where I can find the other ways? If there is a book or a website, I will be grateful to you. Regards,

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Thank you so much for this lesson - I have learned a lot.

@kimlongstudent1609 4 года назад

Wow, i just listened the first video of Introduction make me understand clearly and deeply. I can't wait to thank you in advance. Accaully, i am going to the next steps after i have completely practiced the first step. Amazing video tutorail...

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@thangno23 6 месяцев назад

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