Introduction Paragraph (Argumentative)

What is the first step of an Argumentative Introduction?

• Hook

• Transition

• Thesis

• Title

What is the second step of an Argumentative Introduction? (After the Title)

• Hook

• Transition

• Thesis

• Title

What is the third step of an Argumentative Introduction? (After the Hook)

• Title

• Thesis

• Opposing Argument

• Transition

What is the fourth step of an Argumentative Introduction? (After the Transition)

• Hook

• Opposing Argument

• Title

• Background Info

What is the fifth step of an Argumentative Introduction? (After the Background)

• Opposing Argument

• Title

• Transition

• Thesis

What is the last step of an Argumentative Introduction? (After the Opposing Argument)

• Title

• Transition

• Hook

• Thesis Statement

What step is included in the Argumentative Introduction Paragraph, but not in the Informational Introduction Paragraph?

• Title

• Opposing Argument

• Transition

• Thesis

What is the purpose of the Hook?

• To catch the reader's attention!

• Tell the reader the Need-to-Know topic of the essay in the form of a sentence

• Introduce the reader to the Need-to-Know topic of the essay

• Give the reader necessary information about the Need-to-Know topic of the essay and create a need

• Point out the opposite point of view about the argument and say that it is wrong

What is the purpose of the Transition?

• State your claim with three supporting reasons or points

• Tell the reader the Need-to-Know topic of the essay in the form of a sentence

• Introduce the reader to the Need-to-Know topic of the essay

• Give the reader necessary information about the Need-to-Know topic of the essay and create a need

• Point out the opposite point of view about the argument and say that it is wrong

What is the purpose of the Background Info?

• State your claim with three supporting reasons or points

• Tell the reader the Need-to-Know topic of the essay in the form of a sentence

• Introduce the reader to the Need-to-Know topic of the essay

• Give the reader necessary information about the Need-to-Know topic of the essay and create a need

• Point out the opposite point of view about the argument and say that it is wrong