LESSON TWO: OPENING STATEMENT

Watch the following video then check understanding with the questions below...

There are 2 ways to write a good opening statement.

1. Paraphrase the question topic

2. Say why the question topic is important

These strategies are helpful ways to introduce the topic without accidentally introducing other ideas.

VERY IMPORTANT:

BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO INTRODUCE NEW IDEAS IN THE OPENING STATEMENT!!!!!!

DO NOT GIVE YOUR OPINION IN THE OPENING STATEMENT!!!!!!