Introductions are like Free Samples

Introductions are like Free Samples

This is a lesson about how to write introduction paragraphs

Types of hooks/attention getters you can use

• Analogy or metaphor

• Famous quote (with citation)

• Turn a cliche on its head

• A shocking statement (or interesting fact - with citation!)

• In high school we don't begin with questions anymore (that's middle school stuff!)

Multiple Choice

True or false: your introduction has your thesis statement in it.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT an option for writing your hook?

• Asking a question

• Using an analogy

• A famous quote

• A shocking statement

Multiple Choice

What goes between your hook and your thesis?

• Your conclusion

• Your reference page

• Text evidence with citations

• Background information/summary/context

Multiple Select

What do you need to have completed before you can write your introduction?

• Thesis statement

• Outline

• Conclusion paragraph

• Bibliography