Written Composition: The Introductory and Concluding Paragraphs

Authors

  • Cvetka Sokolov Filozofska fakulteta Univerze v Ljubljani

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4312/vestnik.4.103-120

Keywords:

introductory paragraph, concluding paragraph, coherence breaks, inappropriate length, inappropriate style, tasks to improve the skill of developing introductory and concluding paragraphs.

Abstract

The introductory and concluding paragraphs deserve special attention in written composition classes since the effect of the whole essay depends greatly on the way in which the writer begins and ends it. Apart from stating the main idea of the composition, the introduction should attract the reader’s attention, persuading him or her that the text is worth reading. In a good conclusion the writer reminds the reader of the main idea again, and finishes in a vivid and memorable way. The article discusses problems that occur in introductions and conclusions written by secondary school pupils and students of English. They are classified into three categories: coherence breaks, inappropriate length and inappropriate style. Finally, various types of tasks designed to remedy the difficulties are suggested.

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Published

31. 12. 2012

Issue

Section

Didactics of Foreign Languages

How to Cite

Sokolov, C. (2012). Written Composition: The Introductory and Concluding Paragraphs. Journal for Foreign Languages, 4(1-2), 103-120. https://doi.org/10.4312/vestnik.4.103-120