Practice: Forming an Introduction Paragraph

Open Ended

What is a fact we just learned about?

Open Ended

What is a fact about tornadoes?

Open Ended

What are 3 facts you have learned about tornadoes?

Reorder

Reorder the following to Hook being on the left, then explanation and last the thesis statement.

• Hurricanes are powerful storms that form over warm ocean waters.

• These storms can destroy homes, knock down trees, and cause dangerous storm surges that flood entire cities. Unlike tornadoes or thunderstorms, hurricanes can last for days and affect huge areas, leaving behind widespread damage.

• Hurricanes are the most disastrous storms because they bring powerful winds, heavy rain, and massive flooding, causing widespread destruction and danger to people and communities.

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Open Ended

Tornadoes are powerful and destructive storms, but some people believe storm chasers should not be allowed to track them because it is too dangerous. Others argue that storm chasers help scientists learn more about tornadoes and keep people safe. Do you think storm chasers should be allowed to track tornadoes, or should they be banned for safety reasons?

Write an introduction paragraph for an argumentative essay. Your introduction should:

• Start with a hook to grab the reader’s attention.

• Introduce the topic of tornadoes and storm chasing.

• Clearly state your opinion in a strong thesis statement.