Introduction Paragraph (Argument Writing)

How many parts are there in the introduction?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• I don't know

What are the three parts of the introduction?

• The hook

• The conclusion

• The thesis statement

• The background information

What is the purpose of the hook?

• Gives a little background information

• States the main topic or position

• To draw the reader's attention and make them want to read.

What do you want to use for your hook? (3 answers!)

• Who knows.

• Facts/Statistics

• Questions

• Quotations

What is background information?

• Gives a little information about your topic

• Draws the reader in

• Makes the reader want to read

• States your position

What background information do you want to give to your reader? (3 answers)

• Outline the essay

• The main points

• Why the topic is important

• Thesis statement

What does the thesis statement do?

• Draw the readers attention

• States your main topic or position

• Gives a little information about your topic

• Make the reader want to read your paper

When writing your thesis statement, you want to make sure: (3 answers)

• Be originial

• Copy someone else's work

• Put it at the end of your introduction

• You are clear and specific