Informative Essay

The purpose of the introduction paragraph is to _______.

• grab the attention of the reader

• provide background information on the topic

• establish the importance of the topic

• state your thesis

• all of the above

A "hook" is used to ___________.

• grab the reader's attention

• explain the topic

• argue your claim

• wrap up your essay

The thesis statement _______________.

• provides an overview of what your essay will be about

• is used to establish importance of the topic

• explains why the reader should agree with you

• is not necessary in the introduction paragraph

Text evidence should be inside what?

• Quotation Marks

• Question Marks

• Commas

• The moon of Mars

Restates thesis and main points. Tells the importance of the topic.

• Concluding paragraph
• Introductory paragraph
• Body paragraph
• Thesis

Which of the following are transitions?

• tomorrow, yesterday, Sunday

• and, but, yet

• first, last, finally

The purpose of a conclusion is to.....

• ask a final question

• explain your ideas

• summarize your main points

Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
The best kind of pet is a cat because they are friendly, low maintenance, and have great personalities.

• First, cats are affectionate creatures.
• Next, cats are inexpensive.
• In addition, it is not hard to take care of a cat.
• Finally, every cat has a unique personality.