Introduction Paragraph

Writing an Informational Essay

by Bryce Hespe

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows the elements of an informational essay in the correct order?

• body paragraphs, introduction, conclusion

• conclusion, body paragraphs, introduction

• introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion

• introduction, conclusion, body paragraphs

​Introduction Paragraph

Parts:

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• ​Attention getter or hook

• ​Background information on topic

• ​Thesis - last sentence of intro., tells what the rest of the essay will be about

Multiple Choice

A thesis statement is...

• Something your teacher makes you write
• Your opinion about the topic in the prompt
• A sentence that you're supposed to have in your introduction
• A sentence

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To be a pretty sentence
• To be a sentence in your introduction
• To introduce your paper to the reader
• To explain what your essay will be about

Multiple Choice

Where does your thesis statement need to appear in your essay?

• At the beginning of your introduction
• At the end of your introduction
• In your body paragraphs
• At the end of your entire essay

Multiple Choice

Claim + _________ = Thesis Statement

• Resolution

• Reason

• Revolution

• Recessive

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the strongest thesis statement?

• You should never give up.
• You are able to set your mind to anything if you don't give up.
• Never giving up is important.
• Never giving up is important because there will always be hardships in your way.

Body Paragraph

Parts:

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• ​Topic sentence - states the subject, or point, of the paragraph

• ​Supporting details - information, facts, and evidence to support your point

• ​Concluding sentence - restates the topic sentence in a different way

Multiple Choice

What is this sentence?

"My roommate Akiko is a very organized person."

• Topic Sentence

• Supporting Detail

• Concluding Sentence

Multiple Choice

What is the topic sentence?

• The most important problem in our city is its inadequate public transportation system.

• A bus or streetcar that should arrive at 7:45 may not arrive until 8:00 or later.

• In order for people to get to their destinations on time, people must allow for waiting time at the bus and streetcar stops.

Multiple Choice

Which is a topic sentence?

• Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.

• The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.

• The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.

Conclusion Paragraph

Parts:

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• ​Restatement of thesis in first sentence

• ​Summarize the main points, or topics, from your essay

• ​Concluding statement

Multiple Choice

Where should you restate your thesis at in your conclusion paragraph?

• beginning

• middle

• end

Multiple Choice

Which of the following prompts matches the classification organizational pattern?

• What are the main similarities and differences between Antoine's story and Princess Keisha's story in Flyest Fables by Morgan Givens?

• A foil is a character who accompanies the main character and challenges them. Describe the ways Michael in Gary Soto's "Seventh Grade" is a foil.

• The leader, the tomboy, the good Samaritan, the aristocrat - how does each of the March sisters in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women fit one of these categories?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following prompts matches the compare and contrast organizational pattern?

• What are the main similarities and differences between Antoine's story and Princess Keisha's story in Flyest Fables by Morgan Givens?

• A foil is a character who accompanies the main character and challenges them. Describe the ways Michael in Gary Soto's "Seventh Grade" is a foil.

• The leader, the tomboy, the good Samaritan, the aristocrat - how does each of the March sisters in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women fit one of these categories?

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