Classwork 5 Essay Structure Part 1

Essay Structure - Part 1: The Introductory Paragraph

 Hey guy this week we will work in an introductory paragraph of an essay.  The introductory paragraph is the first paragraph in an essay which is formed by introductory question.

1.  It has to catch the attention of the reader in the first lines. 
2. It introduces the topic letting the reader know what the essay is about. 
3. It is not a summary of the essay, but it mentions and develops a little bit the general topic of the essay.
4. It has an inverted piramidal structure going from the general to the specific.

The Introductory Paragraph: It is the first paragraph in an essay. Its length depends on the total length of the essay:

 - 1 pag essay ≈ 5-7 lines introduction 
- 2 pags essay ≈ 10-15 lines introduction 
- 3 pags essay ≈ 15-20 lines introduction
The Hook: The introductory paragraph needs to have a starting line that catches the attention of the reader. This line is called 'The Hook'. It could be either a fact, a news statement, historical events, a quote, a question, an anecdote, etc.

So, now let to create the introductory paragraph.

Touristic destinations in Costa Rica.

Did you know that Costa Rica has 5% of the global Biodiversity? Yes, this country with just 51,180 km2 and 5 million of inhabitants has the 5% of global biodiversity, it means that CR is a country where people will find out many attractive tourist places full of fauna and flora and with an exceptional beauty. These places have a unique incredible prettiness which you can find amazing beaches with white sand, incredible sunsets, and sunrises, national parks with a variety of climates and nature. In this regard, two of the most important touristic destination in Costa Rica are la Fortuna of San Carlos and the province of Guanacaste.