Introduction Review

What is the purpose of an introduction of an argumentative essay?

• Begin the essay and introduce the main idea and your opinion

• Begin the essay and explain the reasons

• Begin the body paragraphs of the essay and introduce the claim

• Begin the essay and start the first body paragraph

What is usually the first sentence of an argumentative essay introduction?

• Thesis Statement

• Main Idea

• Hook

• Background

Which sentences tells us what the essay will discuss specifically?

• Thesis Statement

• Main Idea

• Hook

• Background

The following are all examples of good hooks EXCEPT...

• Question

• Anecdote 

• Statistics

• Telling the reader that you wrote an essay on a topic

What is in a thesis statement?

• reasons and an explanation of them

• Claim and reasons

• Hook, Arch, and Thesis Statement

• What the opposing side believes

The basic formula for a thesis statement is..

• ✨because✨ + Reason 1 + Reason 2 + Reason 3 + Claim

• Claim + ✨because✨ + Reason 1

• Restate Prompt + Opinion +✨because✨ + Reason 1 + Reason 2 + Reason 3

• Reason 1 + Reason 2 + Reason 3

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

Many people say that video games are rotting children's brains, and it's true that too much gaming is not a good thing. But what is wrong with 30 minutes to an hour of playing? For many children, video games are more than just a fun way to spend their time. If played in moderation, video gaming can be harmless and can even be beneficial for kids because it provides many opportunities to foster key skills and create community.

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Background

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

Many people say that video games are rotting children's brains, and it's true that too much gaming is not a good thing. But what is wrong with 30 minutes to an hour of playing? For many children, video games are more than just a fun way to spend their time. If played in moderation, video gaming can be harmless and can even be beneficial for kids because it provides many opportunities to foster key skills and create community.

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Background

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

Many people say that video games are rotting children's brains, and it's true that too much gaming is not a good thing. But what is wrong with 30 minutes to an hour of playing? For many children, video games are more than just a fun way to spend their time. If played in moderation, video gaming can be harmless and can even be beneficial for kids because it provides many opportunities to foster key skills and create community.

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Background

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

On March 11th, 2010 a high school pitcher in California was facing a player using a metal bat and was hit in the temple by a line drive traveling 100 mph. His skull was crushed, and he spent weeks in a coma. Fortunately, after surgery and months of rehabilitation, he survived. The accident brought to the forefront an issue that has been a safety concern for awhile. In the seventies wooden bats started getting replaced by metal bats. Metal bats are dangerous and should be banned by youth sport leagues for several reasons.

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Background