Understanding Essay Introductions

Which of the following is an example of a hook?

• "Climate change poses a serious threat to ecosystems."

• "As glaciers melt and wildfires rage, the reality of climate change forces us to confront an uncertain future."

• "Climate change, driven primarily by human activities, poses an existential threat."

• "The effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide."

Which statement serves as background information in an essay about climate change?

• "Climate change poses a serious threat to ecosystems, economies, and human health worldwide."

• "As glaciers melt and wildfires rage, the reality of climate change forces us to confront an uncertain future."

• "Climate change, driven primarily by human activities, poses an existential threat."

• "Immediate and coordinated global action is required."

Which of the following is an example of a thesis statement?

• "As glaciers melt and wildfires rage, the reality of climate change forces us to confront an uncertain future."

• "Climate change poses a serious threat to ecosystems, economies, and human health worldwide."

• "Climate change, driven primarily by human activities such as fossil fuel consumption and deforestation, poses an existential threat to our planet."

• "The effects of climate change are already being felt worldwide."

What is the final step in a body paragraph?

• Introduce a new topic

• Provide a summary

• Explain why all details are important to the thesis

• Restate the thesis

How many quotes are typically included in a body paragraph according to the document?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What should be explained after each quote in a body paragraph?

• The author's background

• The context of the quote

• Why the quote is important

• The thesis statement

What is the relationship between the details in a body paragraph and the thesis?

• The details are unrelated to the thesis

• The details contradict the thesis

• The details support the thesis

• The details summarize the thesis

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What should be included in the explanation of a quote?

• The author's biography

• The quote's relevance to the thesis

• A summary of the essay

• A new topic

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the sequence of elements in a body paragraph?

• Topic sentence, quote, explanation, conclusion

• Topic sentence, supporting details, explanation, conclusion

• Topic sentence, supporting details, quote, explanation

• Topic sentence, supporting details, explanation, importance to thesis

What should be included as evidence in the body paragraph?

• A quote from the poem

• A summary of the poem

• A biography of the poet

• A list of literary devices

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1