Thesis and Introductory Paragraph

Which answer has the thesis statement parts in the right order?

• hook, background, thesis

• opinion, because, reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3, transition

• transition, opinion, because reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3

• opinion, transition, because, 3 reasons

True or False? A thesis statement is one sentence.

• True

• False

All of the following are parts of an introductory paragraph except...

• Hook

• Background Information

• Thesis Statement

• Closing sentence

How many parts are in an introductory paragraph?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Choose all of the parts of a thesis statement.

• Background Information

• Transition

• Clearly stated opinion

• 3 reasons

True or False? The thesis statement is the last part of an introductory paragraph.

• True

• False

A thesis statement needs to have how many reasons?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

If this is the thesis: My grandma should be considered for this year’s Grandparent of the Year because she is always there for me, kind, and funny. What will the first body paragraph be about?

• My grandma is kind.

• My grandma is always there for me.

• My grandma is funny.

• My grandma should win.

Which shows the correct order of an introductory paragraph?

• Hook. Background information. Thesis

• Background information. Hook. Thesis

• Hook. Thesis. Background information.