Openings and Endings

Crafting Engaging Openings

Your first line should draw readers into your text and establish the tone of your response.
Use a hook to engage the reader. This could be a compelling fact, a provocative question or a bold statement related to your topic.
Provide some context in your introduction. it can be provided by giving a brief background of the topic or by defining key terms.
Express your thesis statement clearly in the introduction to give direction to your response.

The conclusion should summarise the argument and reflect the thesis statement without merely repeating it.
Include your final thoughts or a lasting impression you want to leave on the reader about your argument. This could be a concluding reflection, a future prediction or a call to action related to your topic.
The ending should bring closure to your response, wrapping up your arguments neatly.
Try to connect your conclusion to your opening in some way to give a sense of completion. The conclusion and the opening should feel like two parts of a whole.

Ensure your opening and closing statements are concise and focused. They should be directly relevant to the argument you’ve developed in the body of your response.
Always revise and edit your openings and endings for clarity, coherence and impact. They need to be polished to perfection as they greatly affect the reader’s perception of your response.
Practice writing different types of openings and endings to develop a range of skills. Flexibility can strengthen your ability to respond effectively to a variety of tasks.