Parts of an Introduction

Which part of an INTRODUCTION paragraph outlines the three main ideas of your essay?

• hook

• topic sentence

• thesis statement

• closing sentence

What are the parts of an engaging introduction?

• Hook

• Background information

• Thesis

• All of the above

In your introduction, after your hook, you should include background information and a transition to your thesis. This could include definitions of key concepts and examples.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Where should your thesis appear in your essay?

• First sentence of conclusion

• Last sentence of introduction

• First sentence of introduction

• Middle of body paragraph

What is the first paragraph of an essay called?

• Conclusion

• Body Paragraphs

• Introduction

• Exposition

The introductory paragraph has three parts. Which of the following is NOT part of the paragraph?

• thesis

• direct quote

• background/ explanation of hook

• hook

The last sentence of your introduction paragraph should be a

• thesis

• conclusion

• hook

• bakground

What should the 2nd-3rd sentences of your introduction contain?

• Background information

• The thesis statement

• The topic Sentence

• The hook

Which sentence comes last in the introduction?

• the grabber

• evidence

• overview or facts from the prompt

• thesis

Which part of an introduction paragraph is designed to grab the reader's attention?

• Hook

• Thesis statement

• Background information

• Topic sentence