Introductory Paragraph

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Introduction: (five sentences)
Sentence 1, 2 and 3: Introduce your topic.
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Example Introduction: The society in Anthem is dominated by rules, routines, and
restrictions. This novel is set in the future and shows what could happen to this society if
people begin to take their rights for granted. It helps people learn to value their freedoms
and the documents that helped to guarantee those freedoms. The national documents
created at the founding of the nation outline several freedoms and liberties for people in
the United States.
Sentences 4 and 5: Thesis Statement. Include three specific ideas you will be
discussing in your paper.
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Example Thesis Statement: Without the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, many of
the freedoms people enjoy today would be missing, people would not have their
freedom of expression, and the blessings of liberty would fade over time.

Introductory Paragraph with Thesis Statement Rough Draft:

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