Hero Paper
Writing the Introduction
Intro Paragraph Map
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Your introduction should consist of
three parts all written together as one
paragraph:
Topic Sentence/Attention-Grabber
Sentences
Transition Sentence(s)
Thesis Statement
*Intro should be at least 5 sentences
long.
Topic Sentence/
Attention-Grabber
Sentences
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How to Start--– Three sentences that introduce the
subject of your essay
– Grab the reader’s attention
Thought-provoking details
 Asking something challenging
 Providing an Informative Quotation
 Beginning with an eye opening statement
 Open with an engaging story
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Transition Sentence(s)
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Write a sentence or two that
connects/links your attention grabber
sentences with your thesis statement
Very important for flow within the
introduction
Thesis Statement
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Tell who your hero is and list three reasons why
they are your hero.
– Susan is my hero because she is dedicated to her work,
appreciative of others, and loves her family
– 1st paragraph—dedicated to her work
– 2nd paragraph—appreciative of others
– 3rd paragraph—loves her family
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Your thesis should be one complete sentence
Your introduction should be at least 5 sentences
long
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Name of Hero
(Susan)
Reason #1
Dedicated to her work
Supporting Detail #1
Great leader at work
Supporting Detail #2
Developed new programs
Supporting Detail #3
motion because of dedication
Reason #2
Appreciative of others
Supporting Detail #1
Volunteers at soup kitchen
Supporting Detail #2
Works for non-profit
Supporting Detail #3
Helps out friends
Reason #3
Loves her family
Supporting Detail #1
Great mom
Supporting Detail #2
Good relationship with husband
Supporting Detail #3
Hosts annual family reunion
Body Paragraphs 1-3
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Use your three reasons in order to figure
out how to plan out your three body
paragraphs.
For Example:
– Susan is my hero because she is dedicated to
her work, appreciative of others, and loves her
family
– 1st paragraph—dedicated to her work
– 2nd paragraph—appreciative of others
– 3rd paragraph—loves her family
Body Paragraph #1
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Topic Sentence
– Susan is my hero because she is dedicated to
her work.
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Supporting Detail #1
– She is a great leader at work.
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Supporting Detail #2
– She has developed new programs at work.
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Supporting Detail #3
– She has been promoted because of her
dedication.
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Clincher Sentence
Body Paragraph #2
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Topic Sentence
– Another reason why Susan is heroic is because
of her appreciation of others.
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Supporting Detail #1
– She shows her appreciation of others by working
at a soup kitchen.
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Supporting Detail #2
– She works at a non-profit organization.
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Supporting Detail #3
– She is always doing things for her friends.
Body Paragraph #3
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Topic Sentence
– The last reason why Susan is my hero is because
she has an endless love for her family.
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Supporting Detail #1
– She is a great mother to her kids.
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Supporting Detail #2
– She has a great relationship with her husband.
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Supporting Detail #3
– She always hosts an annual family reunion.
The Conclusion!
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This should consist of three parts:
– Topic Sentence
– Supporting Details/Body Sentences
– Clincher Sentence
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Should be at LEAST 5 sentences
long!!!
Topic Sentence
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Reword your thesis statement from
your intro
– My Thesis Statement:
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Susan is my hero because she is dedicated to
her work, appreciative of others, and loves
her family
– My Reworded Thesis Statement:
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Susan’s dedication, appreciation, and loving
demeanor is why she is someone who I think
of as a hero.
Supporting Details
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Discuss the influence your hero has
had on you.
Revisit ideas you used in your
attention grabber sentences
– Quotes, statistics, stories, etc.
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Bringing the essay full circle
Clincher Sentence
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The LAST sentence of your essay 
Leave your reader thinking---make it
memorable
A Statement that SHOWS the
importance of the subject.