The Introduction is the first paragraph.

1. Begin with a statement, which interests and orients the reader, often referred to as the HOOK or attention grabber
   
   Starting Information
   
   The attention Grabber statement that you make should be true and verifiable, make sure the reader doesn’t get any doubts about its authenticity. Try elaborating your attention grabber to prolong the interest of the reader.
   
   Anecdote
   
   For more effective impression begin your essay with an anecdote which is a story that illustrates a point. It should be short, relevant to the topic, highlighting the main point you wish to make.
   
   
   

   

   
   Dialogue
   An appropriate dialogue does not have to identify the speakers, but the reader must understand the point you are trying to convey. Use only two or three exchanges between speakers to make your point.
   
   Follow dialogue with a sentence or two of elaboration.
   
   Summary information
   
   Make your information specific leading towards your thesis, try to explain your topic in just a few sentences.
   
   
2. Should introduce topic right away.
   
3. Should contain thesis statement/controlling idea.