THE INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH

Lesson 1
Writing Practice
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Write an introduction about friendship. Be sure to write: a strong lead, using the techniques you
have learned, a bridging sentence and a specific thesis statement.
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1. Use an amazing or unusual fact
There are over 200 dead corpses on Mount Everest and they are used as way points for climbers. This
goes to show that we must be properly equipped before hiking. Therefore , it is crucial that hiker
prepare their necessities beforehand.
2. Use a quote, a proverb or a saying
"Don't count the days, make the days count," Muhammad Ali states that we should cherish
every second of our life and make the most of our day. That kind of attitude is the key for
success.

3. Use a question
Have you ever wondered how much do we know about our home, Earth? Well, it turns out we know
more about what is in space compared to our own ocean! We should pay more attention to our own
planet before venturing to the unknown.
4. Use a bold opinion
Hurtful comments are something parents cannot shield their children from. Those who sent out hurtful
comments do not think of how the receiving party will feel upon reading the message. But, there are
some measures that parents can take to prevent their child from falling to the hands of cyber bullying.
5. Use a statistic
Malaysians waste more than three tonnes of food a month. This shows that the word "economical" is
not in our vocabulary. The food wasted could have been used to feed thousands of starving children in
Burundi, Africa.

Submitted by: _____Ryan Chua Yoong Xian_______________________

Date:7/1/16________________________