Essay Introduction

Which of the following is NOT an element of an essay introduction?

• summary of the story

• attention grabber

• thesis statement

• supporting sentences

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable opening to your introduction?

• In this essay I will....

• I have read the short story.....

• My essay will be about.....

• all of the above are not acceptable

True or False: You should go back to your prompt often to ensure you are following its directions and answering its questions.

• True

• False

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The thesis statement should

• provide a summary of the story

• give your opinion about the story

• state the purpose of the essay

• include questions for the reader to answer

What is wrong with this opening sentence:

This essay will be about the article called how to talk to girls at a party.

• Nothing is wrong with it.

• The title of the article is wrong

• We read a short story, not an article

• There are 4 spelling errors.

The introduction to your essay should always include:

• quotes from the text

• your opinion on the text

• thesis statement

• at least 10 sentences

True or False: Your introduction to your essay should give as much detail and evidence from the text as possible to answer the prompt.

• True

• False

What is wrong with this introduction?

In the short story, "How to Talk to Girls at a Party" by Neil Gaiman, the author uses several distinct styles in his writing while telling the story. Language choice, flashback and humor are used to create a story that engages the reader to make connections to their own experiences as adolescents.

• It does not provide any evidence

• It is too long

• It is too short

• Nothing is wrong with it, it is a good introduction

True or False: Using informal language like, "Now in this story the author is awesome at writing" is always okay in an essay because the reader will better understand what you are saying with less formal language.

• True

• False

Write one thing you learned from the lesson yesterday.

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