Asked by Ah

What is a GREAT way to start off my first paragraph of my article about "Habitat for Humanity"?
Answered by bobpursley
Wouldn't it depend on what you want to say, the purpose of the article, and the type of article?
Answered by Writeacher
<b>DON'T start any paper's first draft by writing the introduction!</b> How can you introduce a paper that you haven't written yet?

Follow the writing process, whether you're writing for science, history, English, or whatever:

<u>Prewriting</u>: Brainstorm, research, plan, outline, thesis statement

<u>Writing</u>: Write first draft by starting with section II of your outline; write the introduction <b>after</b> the body of the paper is written; write the conclusion last.

<u>Polishing</u>: Revise, concentrating first on the body of the paper, then the intro, then the concl (revision = making sure ideas are logical and sequential and support your thesis); proofread (spelling, grammar, usage, etc.)

Do you have a thesis yet? Have you done your brainstorming (and maybe research) yet? Have you written an outline?

http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html#org
from http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/catalogue.html

http://www.angelfire.com/wi/writingprocess/

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Check in the Essay & Research Paper Level.

Let us know.
Answered by bobpursley
I absolutely agree with that not writing the introduction before you have flushed out the other issues.
Answered by Ms. Sue
A voice of dissent --

In a news story, the lead paragraph should contain as many of these facts as possible -- Who? When? Where? What? Why? How?

Answered by Ah
Yes i've done my thesis, brainstormed, and did my outline.
Answered by Ah
Thanks again, Ms. Sue!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.

Is this article a news story or a feature story?

Answered by bobpursley
http://www.statesman.com/opinion/bar-is-lowered-for-austin-cops-990936.html

http://www.statesman.com/news/texas-politics/flukes-coincidences-led-to-delays-fall-from-power-990940.html

http://www.newstreamz.com/2010/10/23/rattlers-lose-big-rebels-clinch-playoffs/

http://www.statesman.com/business/real-estate/downtown-residences-are-close-to-services-diversions-988891.html

examples of lead-ins.

at least here in Texas.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Great examples of a variety of news stories! Only the second is a straight news story. Sports has its own style.



Answered by Ah
Its a news story.
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