An experienced high school English teacher shares tips and tricks to make your teaching life easier. Today, we’re talking about how to help our high school and middle school students write strong introductory paragraphs by following a simple four-step formula.

Introductory paragraph slides and handout:

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Brainstorming organizers:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Brainstorming-Organizers-FREE-Handouts-Examples-to-Help-Teen-Writers-CCSS-3405571

Hooks:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hook-the-Reader-with-Best-Launch-for-an-Introductory-Paragraph-466151

“The Scarlet Ibis” lesson materials:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Scarlet-Ibis-James-Hurst-3-day-lesson-lit-analysis-writing-tasks-CCSS-683570

“Thank You, Ma’am” lesson materials:

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thank-You-Maam-Langston-Hughes-story-literary-analysis-writing-task-CCSS-664193

Want the free companion materials to teach teens to write conclusion paragraphs? Click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Write-a-Conclusion-Paragraph-FREE-Slides-Handout-Model-Conclusions-3462619

Music used with permission of Sing King:

https://www.youtube.com/user/singkingkaraoke

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