Writing an Introduction

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3 questions

According to the video, what should you NEVER do in an introduction?

What SHOULD you do when writing an introduction?

Now, write an introduction for a sample 5 paragraph essay using the prompt below.You might want to visit this site for another strategy to help you write an introduction: http://www.smekenseducation.com/Rework-the-Prompt-to-Serve-as-an-Introduction.html

Remember, an introduction should include as much background information as you can give. Don't forget your thesis/claim. 

Write about a time when you noticed two people arguing about something and were able to understand where both people were coming from. Why couldn’t the people in the argument see the other person’s side? What could have been done to make them understand one another better?