Informative Writing

What is a hook sentence in an introduction?

• A sentence that summarizes the main ideas of the paper

• A sentence that restates the thesis

• A sentence that concludes the introduction

• A sentence that grabs the reader's attention

Which of the following is NOT a way to write a hook sentence?

• Write a question that engages the reader

• Write a summary of the paper

• Add a statistic related to the topic

• Write an amazing fact about the topic

What should immediately follow the hook sentence in an introduction?

• The conclusion of the paper

• A summary of the main points

• Background information

• The thesis statement

What is the purpose of background information in an introduction?

• To provide a summary of the paper

• To engage the reader with a question

• To give context before the thesis statement

• To introduce the main arguments

How many sentences are recommended for background information in an introduction?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 4

What is the thesis statement in an introduction?

• A statistic related to the topic

• The main ideas of the paper

• A summary of the main points

• A question that engages the reader

Which of the following is NOT included in a thesis statement?

• Subtopic two

• Subtopic one

• Main topic

• Subtopic three

What is the main topic discussed in the provided text?

• Kung fu

• Giant pandas

• Bamboo

• China

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the best way to engage readers in an introduction?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Asking thought-provoking questions

• Providing a long summary

• Avoiding any statistics

What should a hook sentence do to the reader?

• Confuse them

• Bore them

• Grab their attention

• Provide a conclusion