Introduction (Hooks)

The first sentence of your introduction is your --

• Thesis

• Topic Sentence

• Hook

• Concluding Sentence

T or F: The first sentence of your introduction is the first chance a writer has to capture the attention of the reader.

• True

• False

• Both

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

How many different ways did we learn to write a hook?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Statistics (percentages) are a part of what type of hook?

• General Statement

• A known or striking fact

• Question

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."

• Definition

• Quote

• Known or striking fact

• Question

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

T or F: There may be several hooks throughout the entire essay.

• True

• False

T or F: Ms. Puga is better than Mr. Puga. (Hint: It's NOT false)

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How many sentences may you have in your introduction?

• 1-2

• 2-3

• 3-4

Who let the dogs out?

• Ryan

• Viktor

• Exzayveon

• Emiliano

• Gregory

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How many paragraphs does an essay consist of?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6