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2 2  task: introduction
3 3  The introduction should grab the reader's attention and provide context for the topic.
4 -Your introduction usually has 3 parts:
4 +Your introduction usually has **3 parts:**
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6 6  1. Hook → attract attention with a fact, observation or question
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10 10  Help: How to hook your reader
11 -Examples: How to hook your reader:
11 +**Examples: How to hook your reader:**
12 12  There are several ways how to make an introduction more engaging. 
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14 -1. Have a look at the following examples.
14 +//Have a look at the following examples.//
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17 17  |1. Quote|“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” Confucius once said. Many young people want to experience what work life feels like before finishing school. Since this choice can have different effects on students’ lives, it is important to look at both sides of the issue before forming an opinion.
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22 22  |6. Contradiction or Surprising Idea|School is meant to prepare students for their future careers — yet many students are already working while they study. This surprising situation has led to debates about whether part-time jobs help or harm young people during their school years. It is therefore worth examining this topic in more detail.
23 23  |7. Definition|A part-time job is a position where someone works only a few hours a week, often next to their main activity. For many young people, that main activity is school. Looking at this definition, one can see why the question of whether students should have part-time jobs is an important one to discuss.
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25 -1. Background information → name the topic and why it is important?
26 -1. Transition to the main part with reference to the task. 
25 +//1. Background information → name the topic and why it is important?//
26 +//1. Transition to the main part with reference to the task.// 
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30 - Example (Part-Time Jobs):
30 +**Example (Part-Time Jobs):**
31 31  In many countries, it has become common for students to work while they are still in school. The topic “part-time jobs for students” raises important questions about how young people manage their time and responsibilities. Therefore, it is necessary to examine both sides of this issue to understand its impact on students’ lives.
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34 +{{exercise id="How to write an introduction" source="AG Englisch"}}
35 +**Now it’s your turn!**
36 +Topic: “Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media for young people in relation to their mental health.”
37 +//Write an introduction. Pay attention to the structure of your introduction!//
38 +{{/exercise}}