Informational Essay Introduction Paragraph

In which part of the essay should your thesis statement go?

• The middle. 

• The body paragraphs.

• The conclusion. 

• The introduction.

Which of the following elements can be used as a hook to grab the reader's attention?

• a quotation

• a question for the reader to ask themself

• A strong fact or statistic

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

This sentence is the last sentence found in the introduction.

• hook

• thesis

• conclusion

• supporting details

We write informational pieces to...

• tell a story.

• give an opinion.

• inform the reader about a particular topic.

• entertain.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which paragraph gives background on your topic and contains your thesis statement?

• Conclusion 

• Introduction

• Supporting Details 

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What goes at the end of your introduction?

• The Beginning Statement  

• The Middle Statement 

• Thesis statement

• The End Statement 

What is paragraph 1 called?

• Body Paragraph

• Counterargument

• Hook

• Introduction

What is a HOOK? Select the BEST answer choice.

• attention-grabbing statement

• transition sentence

• indention of body paragraphs

• what makes the writing connect to the reader.

Where does a thesis statement go in your essay?

• Last sentence of the first paragraph

• First sentence of the first paragraph

• Last sentence of the last paragraph

• First sentence of the last paragraph

What is the primary purpose of an introduction paragraph in an informational essay?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic

• To introduce the main topic and present the thesis statement

• To summarize the entire essay

• To present counterarguments