In this lesson, I will show you how to connect all the four elements of the introduction into one paragraph. You may have heard before where our speakers begin their speech in this manner. Ladies and gentlemen, good morning. Today I will talk to you about how to become healthy, though it's not the wrong to begin it that way. That's not how to begin a formal speech, especially if you're joining a speech competition and other formal speaking engagements. The first paragraph is called the introduction or in all the four elements should be present.

The first sentence is the hook. The second sentence is the thesis statement. The third sentence is the purpose. And the fourth sentence is the overview of the main points. altogether. The introduction should have at least four sentences.

The main function of the introduction is to pitch the value of your speech to your audience. If they found it, why Enough, they will listen. They found it boring and interesting. They will continue playing with their phones or do other things while you speak. Getting the introduction right means getting your audience attention. This is how the introduction looks like on paper.

Let's break it down in order to understand the structure. First, let's read the entire paragraph. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. One of the best way to become healthy is to eat an apple every day. Although exercise plays a great role in our health, eating an apple every day can supplement the necessary nutrients that our body needs to restore its full potential to become healthy. Allow me to explain how an apple could prevent cancer and why these excellent dental care and prevents heart diseases.

Now let's break it down to see the four elements. Number one hook. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Number two, pleases statement. One of the best way to become healthy is to eat an apple every Day three purpose although exercise plays a great role in our health, eating an apple every day could supplement the necessary nutrients that our body needs to restore his full potential to become healthy. Four overview of the main points Allow me to explain how an apple could prevent cancer and why it is excellent at dental care and prevent heart diseases.

And that's how to write an introduction.