When working on Intros- Don't just be make it longer, but improve the quality of their writing.
Include details about what makes that specific spot unique and special to your state.
Go through each sentence and ask yourself, how can I make it feel like the reader is there looking at this?
Did you add SPECIFIC details? Vivid verbs? Narrow Nouns? Awesome adjectives?
An intro paragraph has 3 parts:
1. Hook (Click link for help!)
2. Give the reader a snapshot of the best part of your state (Describe in detail!)
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3. Introduce 3 topics (thesis statement)
Examples:
‘ Take me to St.Louis, Louis, take me down to the fair.’ 1904 the shining gates open and one of the most colossal events in Missouri takes place in St.Louis. The impatient crowd rushes in. The sweet music bounces in the air while the balloons dance in the wind. A faint call is coming from the crowd. ‘ Ice cream, get your ice cream,’ but the ice cream man gets a surprise! He’s out of cups! And, suddenly, a tasty cone is invented. The history of this day is quite sensational. It made most money on it’s industry and agricultural trade business. Also, we cannot forget about the extraordinary geography that the fair was laid on. It was fairly close to the famous Mississippi river. It was a successful day for not only Missouri, but for America.
From the clear sparkling waters of Cape Cod, to the giant skyscrapers of Boston, and the great big farms of the western part of this state, Massachusetts has it all. The beautiful geography shows the beauty of the state while some places show the bloody horrors that happened in the history of the state; however, the history is not all violent and the economy has changed a lot during its past. Massachusetts has helped the USA’s economy improve. The government makes the rules and enforces them, like any other government in the United States of America.
The Sun is hidden by a ghostly fog, suspended in midair. The green grass is coated in a thick layer of frost, like sugar on cereal. Rocky Mountains dot the landscape, with thick woods stretching out for miles. Clear streams flow from the icy cold summits of the mountains. Wild game poultry waddle through the thickets, while snow-white geese swim through lakes. Fawn and deer run through the woods stopping to quench their thirst and fill their stomachs. But in the cities, the look is completely different! Tall, steel skyscrapers touch the clouds, while stockier, more humble homes squat on the ground. Busy streets are packed with cars and trucks, all in a hurry. These are some of Minnesota’s geographical features. Minnesota also has a rich history, filled with clashes of nations, and dreams of freedom and victory. Tourism is also important to Minnesota, and there are numerous places to visit. Refer to the bibliography and suggested reading at the end for websites and books on Minnesota.