Study GuideWriting–Writing From Introduction to Conclusion1.Writing: Knowing Where to BeginMany students think their first draft has to be perfect. This is a common misunderstanding. In reality, afirst draft is almost never the final version. Even experienced writers go through several drafts beforethey are happy with their work.1.1Focus on the Big Picture FirstWhen you write your first draft, don’t worry about making everything flawless. Instead, focus on themain parts of your writing:•A clearintroduction•Strongconnections between ideasin each paragraph•A meaningfulconclusionNo matter what topic you are writing about, a good beginning and a strong ending are very important.1.2Writing a Strong IntroductionA good introduction grabs the reader’s attention and explains what the writing will be about. You canmake your introduction interesting by:•Using a quote or short story•Asking a question•Sharing an opinion or an interesting factThe goal is to make the reader want to keep reading.1.3Developing Clear ParagraphsEach paragraph should focus onone main idea. This helps your writing stay organized and easy tounderstand. A strong paragraph:•Stays focused on a single idea•Uses sentences that connect smoothly•Clearly explains the point being madePreview Mode
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