As stated before, the introduction paragraph introduces the reader to your topic, hooks their attention, and has a good thesis statement (the thesis statement should be one sentence that tells the reader what the point of the paper will be).

Watch the videos below to understand how to write a good introduction.

 

This video was made for a college, but contains information we can use for our class as well.

 

Next, browse the links I gave you in the "What does good writing contain?" lesson again concerning the introduction paragraph:

Writing an Introduction 1

Writing an Introduction 2

Creating a Thesis Statement

These contain great information. Take notes and use them when writing an introduction paragraph.