Module 2 · Lesson 4 of 11
Write a strong introduction
A three-move method for Task 2 introductions: paraphrase the topic, answer the question and show the route, in two or three sentences, for every question type.
In this lesson
- Write a Task 2 introduction in two or three sentences that introduces the topic, answers the question and shows the route
- Paraphrase a question with synonyms, word forms and changes of structure, without changing its meaning
- Write a clear answer sentence for each of the five question types
- Replace memorised openers and empty sentences with specific ones that do a job
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Inside this lesson
- The three moves
- Move 1: paraphrase the topic
- Move 2: answer the question
- Move 3: show the route
- Why memorised openers hurt
- Weak and better introductions for each question type
- Worked example: an introduction in four minutes
- Diagnose the introduction
- Your turn: three introductions
- Your introduction checklist