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Each week, you will be asked to respond to the prompt or prompts in the discussion forum. Your initial post should be 75-150 words in length, and is due on Sunday. By Tuesday, you should respond to two additional posts from your peers. Flip to “A Collection of Good Writing” in the back of The Writer’s Way and locate the following informative essays: “How to Be Younger” by Laura Kate James (p. 352), “Scratch that Itch” by Bennett Lindsey (p. 355), “The Sprout Route” by Winston Bell (p. 356), “Why Falling in Love Feels so Good” by Judy Krause (p. 358). Do not read the entire essay just yet. Read only the title and first paragraph of each. In your initial post, answer the following questions: If you had to read just one of these essays all the way through, which one would you pick? Why? Did the subject already interest you or was there something the writer did in the title and first paragraph which pulled you in? What does this tell you about the importance of titles and introductions? Can you identify particular strategies to use in your own writing? Now go back and read only the last paragraph of whichever essay you selected. Answer the following questions (do this in the same initial post or add a second post; both of these will count as your “initial post” for this discussion): Did the conclusion fulfill some sort of “promise” set up in the introduction? Explain. Does the conclusion leave you with a final thought or impression? If the essay teaches you how to do something, do you feel compelled to do it? Why or why not? What does this tell you about the importance of conclusions? Can you identify strategies to use in your own writing? Now feel free to read the entire essay and add any additional comments you may have. In your responses: compare your findings on the same essay to those of the topic starter’s. If you didn’t read the intro and conclusion of the same essay, go back and read them before you comment.

Paper For Above instruction

The discussion prompt emphasizes the critical role that introductions and conclusions play in engaging readers and effectively conveying the purpose of an essay. By analyzing excerpts from selected essays, students can gain insight into how titles and opening paragraphs draw readers in and how conclusions either reinforce the essay’s purpose or leave a lingering impression. To illustrate, I would choose to read “How to Be Younger” by Laura Kate James because its title piqued my curiosity about aging and self-care, topics that are personally intriguing. The first paragraph likely sets an engaging tone, which demonstrates how a compelling introduction can hook the reader’s interest from the outset. This underscores the importance of crafting attention-grabbing titles and introductions that set the stage for the rest of the essay.

Reading the last paragraph of James’s essay reveals whether the conclusion delivers on its initial promises. A strong conclusion should summarize main points while providing a final thought that resonates with the reader. If it does so successfully, it affirms the importance of crafting endings that reinforce the message or inspire reflection. If the essay offers a how-to guide, feeling compelled to try the steps depends on how convincingly the writer presents their advice. This shows that conclusions are vital in leaving a lasting impact and encouraging action or further thought.

In my own writing, I would strive to craft introductions that intrigue and conclusions that offer closure and inspiration. Strategies include using compelling questions in introductions and summarizing key points with a final provocative statement in conclusions. This exercise highlights how structural elements like introductions and conclusions can shape a reader’s experience, making them essential tools for effective writing.

References

• James, L. K. (n.d.). How to Be Younger. In The Writer’s Way, p. 352.
• Lindsey, B. (n.d.). Scratch that Itch. In The Writer’s Way, p. 355.
• Bell, W. (n.d.). The Sprout Route. In The Writer’s Way, p. 356.
• Krause, J. (n.d.). Why Falling in Love Feels so Good. In The Writer’s Way, p. 358.
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