Your task for this in$-$class assignment is to write an introduction paragraph and a conclusion paragraph based on an essay topic provided by your instructor. You are not required to write the entire paper, only the first and last paragraphs. Your instructor will communicate how much time you have to complete this in$-$class assignment.

topic: : "Listening: Why is it so important? What are the steps to becoming a better listener? What are the benefits to improving one's listening skills? How are our listening abilities affected by new technologies? How can employers help their employees to develop their listening skills?"

Your introduction should include:

$$ An attention$-$getter or hook

$$ Sufficient background information to create context

$$ A thesis statement

$$ An overview of the main points to follow in the body of your paper $($you are not writing the full paper$)$

Your conclusion should:

$$ Summarize or reinforce the main points of your paper

$$ End with an appropriate question, statement, or pleasant close

You will be evaluated on the organization and content of your introduction and conclusion, and the principles of good writing. Use the Word template below to complete your assignment and upload your completed Word document to the drop box.