Introductory Paragraph of Argumentative Essay

“Teachers need to integrate technology seamlessly into the curriculum instead of viewing it as an add-on, an afterthought, or an event,” said Heidi-Hayes Jacobs.

How does the writer write the hook?

• use statistics

• use a quotation

• use an anecdote

• use a personal opinion

Nowadays people does not trust the government.

How does the writer write the hook?

• use a strong opinion

• use an anecdote

• use a question

• use a quotation

One of the most valuable ways that parents can help children is to read to them.

How does the writer write the hook?

• use a question

• use a strong opinion

• use a quotation

• use an anecdote

Research has shown that it is not enough to provide information on vaccines to encourage their uptake (Brown, 2019).

How does the writer write the hook?

• use a quotation

• use a strong opinion

• use an anecdote

• use a question

According to the Global Web Index, the average number of social media accounts a person has is 8.6 worldwide, up 79.16% from 4.8 accounts in 2014.

How does the writer write the hook?

• use statistical data

• use a quotation

• use a strong opinion

• use a question

What is a claim?

• an opinion that states something to be true

• a fact from multiple pieces of research

• a way to attract your readers

• a jury's statement

What is a thesis statement?

• a sentence that attracts the reader and it's the first sentence of the introduction

• a sentence that argues the other side's main claim or argument

• a sentence that states your main claim; it is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph

• a sentence that states your main claim; it is the first sentence of the introduction paragraph

Which of the following is NOT true of a topic sentence?

• Can be at the begining, middle or last sentence of a paragraph

• Summarizes the main point of the paragraph

• Has to attract the readers' attention

• Includes the topic of the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the last paragraph in your essay called?

• introduction

• body paragraph

• conclusion

Where should a thesis statement appear?

• first paragraph

• anywhere in the essay

• last paragraph

• the first sentence of every paragraph