Introduction Paragraph

Which sentence in your introduction paragraph summarizes the passages in 1 to 3 sentences?

• Statement

• Hook

• Information

• Thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What sentence gets your reader interested in reading your essay?

• Information

• Thesis

• Statement

• Hook

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an introduction paragraph?

• To provide a detailed summary of each point you will cover in your essay.

• To list all the sources you will be using in your essay.

• To state the main argument or claim of your essay in a clear and concise manner.

• To entertain the reader with a humorous anecdote.

Which of the following elements is NOT typically included in an introduction paragraph?

• A hook to grab the reader's attention.

• A thesis statement.

• A detailed counterargument.

• Background information on the topic.

How should the ideas in an introduction paragraph be organized?

• From most important to least important.

• In chronological order.

• From general to specific.

• Randomly, to keep the reader guessing.

What is the function of a hook in an introduction paragraph?

• To summarize the main points of the essay.

• To present the thesis statement.

• To capture the reader's interest and encourage them to read on.

• To provide all the necessary background information on the topic.

Why is it important to include background information in an introduction paragraph?

• To make the introduction longer.

• To provide the reader with the necessary context to understand the essay's argument.

• To list all the books and articles the writer has read while researching the topic.

• To argue against the opposing viewpoint.

In what way should the transition from the hook to the thesis statement be handled in an introduction paragraph?

• By abruptly changing the subject to the thesis statement without any connection.

• By using a quote that has nothing to do with the essay topic.

• By logically connecting the hook to the background information and then to the thesis statement.

• By inserting a detailed anecdote that distracts from the main topic.

What is a common mistake to avoid when writing an introduction paragraph?

• Starting with a broad statement about the topic.

• Including a clear thesis statement.

• Providing too much detail or presenting arguments that belong in the body paragraphs.

• Using a hook to grab the reader's attention.

What is an introduction paragraph?

• The second paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

• The fifth paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

• The first paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

• The third paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.