Classwork 3/9: Writing Great Intro Paragraphs (Part Two)

"Literature explores [a question/subject] … through [a technique] … to create [theme/meaning]."     -- Mr. Gauthier                                                                                       

As we discussed on Friday, the quote above attempts to show the flowchart of ideas essential to demonstrating analysis in an essay.  If the introductory paragraph of your essay contains all three of these concepts, you are setting yourself up for success and real analysis in the rest of the essay.  To illustrate this idea, I've prepared a handout with successful student-written examples of 40-min essay introductions.  Please read through the attached .pdf packet (or obtain a printed copy from me), and try to see the "What? How? So What?" thinking in action.  When you are comfortable with the concept, read through the first prompt from the 2018 AP Lit exam below, and compose your own introductory paragraph.  

STEP ONE: SEE IT! 

Read the examples (see attachment ... whathowsowhat.pdf)

STEP TWO: TRY IT! 

Write an introduction for an essay on “The Landlady.”  Make it awesome.

https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/apc/ap19-frq-english-literature.pdf