Literature Essay: Drafting the Introduction

Open Ended

Which theme are you writing about for your essay? Remember, a theme is ONE sentence about a LESSON learned.

If you cannot remember, go back to assignment 2.5.1, or pick one from the list on page 2 of this lesson.

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Which hook will you use today?

• A question

• A quote

• A short story

• A fact

Multiple Choice

Which thesis statement is the strongest for an essay related to a theme?

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  Romeo and Juliet includes characters like Romeo, Juliet, and Mercutio who experience love and conflict.

• The theme of Romeo and Juliet is that impulsive decisions driven by intense emotions can lead to tragedy.

• The theme of the novel is about hope.

Open Ended

1. Write your name.

2. Paste your introduction paragraph.

If you do not paste it here for my review, I will call home. I need to make sure we are all staying on the same page.

Multiple Choice

Before you click “Submit" on this lesson, confirm that you have:

1. Pasted your full introduction paragraph in the response box.

2. Included all three parts of an introduction:

- Hook (first sentence to grab attention)

- Background information (1–3 sentences summarizing the story)

- Thesis statement (last sentence that should state your theme)

• I confirm the statement above.

• I do not confirm the statement above.