Writing Introductions

How many parts are there in an introduction?

• 4
• 3
• 2
• 1

What do we call the very first part of the introduction?

• Hook
• Bridge
• Claim
• Thesis

What is the purpose of the Hook?

• A question, quote, lyric or statement to get the reader's attention.
• To establish the main point of the essay.
• To connect the ideas together
• None of these

What is the very last thing that should be in your introduction?

• Hook
• Bridge
• Thesis/Claim
• None of these

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

What is the purpose of the thesis/claim?

• informs the reader about the scope, purpose, and direction of the paper. It summarizes the conclusions that the writer has reached about the topic
• Gets the reader's attention
• Offers evidence for the reasons.
• All of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

These are examples of a:
Quotes
Story
Lyrics
Questions

• Claim/Thesis
• Hook

Did you know one of the greatest pirates of all times was an officer in the US Navy?
Is this a hook or claim?

• Hook
• Claim

Blackbeard is one of the most loved pirates.
Is this a hook or claim?

• Hook
• Claim

How long should a claim be?

• One paragraph
• One essay
• One sentence
• One word

Is this a good claim:
Thor is better than Iron Man because he has an indestructible hammer, he doesn't need a suit of armor, and he has super strength.

• Yes
• No