Informational Essay - Intro and Topic Sentence

Where should your introductory paragraph/sentence be located?

• After the topic sentence

• After the first paragraph

• Before the topic sentence

• Before the conclusion

Which of the following intro/hook is the best about Taylor Swift?

• I'm going to tell you facts about Taylor Swift.

• Taylor Swift is a singer.

• She is a mega-star in multiple genres. And, that was at the age of 22.

Which pieces of information should be included in a topic sentence?

• Main idea and one baseline/fundamental fact.

• Something about your main idea.

• Fact, evidence and elaboration.

• A conclusion.

The best introductory sentences/hook puts the reader to sleep?

• True

• False

The topic sentence tells the reader what your story is about.

• True

• False

Which is the best hook/intro sentence about Juice WRLD?

• Juice WRLD was one of the best rappers in the world.

• I'm going to tell you all about Juice WRLD.

• My favorite rapper is Juice WRLD. Do you want to know about him?

• He was a rapper from Chicago who died at 21.

The intro/hook and topic sentence are the first two sentences of your essay?

• True

• False

A good way to hook the reader is to ask a question.

• True

• False

Select the best topic sentence about Michael Jordan.

• Michael Jordan is a basketball player who has won six NBA championships and two Olympic Gold medals.

• MJ is the GOAT and I'm gonna prove it!

• Michael Jordan is better than LeBron James because he won more championships.

What is the mission for your intro/hook and topic sentence?

• To make sure I tell the reader what my story is about.

• To tell the reader something about my topic.

• To make sure you get a good grade on it.

• To entice the reader to want to read my story.