we realize just how important an introduction is and so we feel the pressure of nailing it, as it were. Since it can be a challenge, it can be useful to practice writing introductions. So that's what we'll do for this activity. Activity Instructions Below you'll find three sample thesis statements, paired with a particular strategy. I would like for you to come up with a rough draft of a potential introduction and make use of the strategy in order to do it. 1. Thesis statement: While many might argue that the federal minimum wage is currently sufficient enough, the reality is that the minimum wage has not kept up with inflation, and therefore needs to be increased. Strategy: Use the questioning strategy to develop an introduction for this thesis. 2. Thesis statement: Cities in the Central Valley should invest more widely in alternative energy sources to offset ongoing concerns about pollution. Strategy: Use the anecdote strategy to develop an introduction for this thesis. Once you've written the introductions, you'll submit them. Assessment When assessing this activity, I'll be looking for an effective attempt at introductions using the given strategy. I will also be looking at the completeness of the activity. Additional Resources "Introductions" - The Writing Center @ University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill we realize just how important an introduction is and so we feel the pressure of nailing it, as it were. Since it can be a challenge, it can be useful to practice writing introductions. So that's what we'll do for this activity. Activity Instructions Below you'll find three sample thesis statements, paired with a particular strategy. I would like for you to come up with a rough draft of a potential introduction and make use of the strategy in order to do it. 1. Thesis statement: While many might argue that the federal minimum wage is currently sufficient enough, the reality is that the minimum wage has not kept up with inflation, and therefore needs to be increased. Strategy: Use the questioning strategy to develop an introduction for this thesis. 2. Thesis statement: Cities in the Central Valley should invest more widely in alternative energy sources to offset ongoing concerns about pollution. Strategy: Use the anecdote strategy to develop an introduction for this thesis. Once you've written the introductions, you'll submit them. Assessment When assessing this activity, I'll be looking for an effective attempt at introductions using the given strategy. I will also be looking at the completeness of the activity. Additional Resources "Introductions" - The Writing Center @ University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
