Revising Introductions: Including Only Relevant Information

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of including only relevant information in the introduction of a text. It guides students through exercises to identify relevant details, using examples like calculating gas costs for a trip. The tutorial compares introduction and body paragraphs to highlight relevance and provides steps to revise introductions for clarity and conciseness.

What is the purpose of an introduction in a text?

Why is it important to eliminate irrelevant information from the introduction?

What types of information should be included in an introduction?

How can you determine if a piece of information is relevant to your introduction?

What sentence from the introduction is relevant to the paragraph about using chemicals to fight fires?

What should you do if you find information in your introduction that does not belong?

How does a concise introduction benefit the reader?