To provide a frame for the reader that includes a thesis statement
to provide the details and arguments that support the main idea
A introductory paragraph should state the theme and provide the reader with an idea of the types of information that will be introduced.
To introduce the reader to the main argument of the essay
an introduction paragraph does just what it says. it introduces the topic of your essay, and gives an outline of what each of the paragraphs of your essay will be talking about.
It gives an over all idea about the given passage. It helps to catch the attention.
introductory paragraph
introductory paragraph
offer evidence in support of the thesis statement
kinds of introductory paragraph
to grab readers' attention
The introductory paragraph presents the overall thesis, and each body paragraph focuses on an individual claim.
Introductory paragraph
The main point of the introductory paragraph is to introduce the reader to what the essay will be about.
The introductory sentence is usually the open sentence of the paragraph. This sentence is what captures the reader's interest and leads him into the topic of the paragraph. The introductory sentence is usually followed by the topic sentence.
A lot of times you will find the thesis sentence in an introductory paragraph in the very first sentence. The thesis statement can be anywhere in the first paragraph.
the preamble
it is the sentence that makes the paragraph interesting