Hooks and Thesis Statements

Which type of writing uses direct quotes (copy and paste) from articles?

• expository

• Informative

In an introduction paragraph, what sentence is the hook in?

• first sentence

• last sentence

In an introduction paragraph, what sentence is the thesis statement?

• first sentence

• last sentence

How many sentences is a thesis statement?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• Give them all the information and details about the topic

• To make your reader want to keep reading your paper

• To preview for your reader what 3 things your paper is going to be about

Pick the best hook example below. Be prepared to explain why.

• I'm going to tell you about the similarities and differences of Hiro and Cooper.

• Hiro and Cooper have many similarities and differences.

• It's hard to wrap your head around something you have never experienced, and I don't wish Hiro and Cooper's experience on anyone, not even my worst enemy.

Pick the best example of a thesis statement.

• I'm going to tell you how Hiro and Cooper and similar and different.

• Hiro and Cooper are alike and different in many ways, but the biggest ways are how they lie and stick together during tough times.

• How they lie and stick together in tough times

What is our topic for our expository paper?

• The Code of Silence

• Books

• Friendship

• Similarities and differences between Hiro and Cooper

What is the question we are answering in our expository paper?

• How are Hiro and Cooper similar and different?

• Why are Hiro and Cooper good friends?

• Who is a the better character, Hiro or Cooper?

What is our source for our paper? (Where is our information coming from?)

• Your head

• Your peers

• The Code of Silence

• Hiro and Cooper