Introduction Paragraph

What is an introduction paragraph?

• The second paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

• The fifth paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

• The first paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

• The third paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

What is included in an introduction paragraph?

• Hook

• Thesis Statement

• Bridge/Background Information

• All of the above

What is a hook?

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

• The first sentence of your introduction paragraph that loses the reader's attention.

• The first sentence of your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention

• The first sentence of your conclusion paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

What is a thesis statement?

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that explains what is going to happen.

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that grabs the reader's attention.

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that gives a preview of what will be talked about in the essay.

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph that give background information.

Which is NOT an important part of an introduction paragraph?

• Hook

• Pivot

• Summary

• Thesis

How many sentences should an introduction be?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

• As many as needed

What are the two major functions of an introduction? (SELECT TWO)

• Get the reader's attention

• Summarize the plot of the novel

• Explain what each paragraph will be about

• Identify the topic of the essay