Thesis Statement and Introductory Paragraph Review

What is the purpose of the thesis statement?

• To clearly state your argument

• To give readers an idea of your story

What idea must be presented in the introductory paragraph?

• Call to action

• Examples and details

• Support evidence

• Main argument or thesis statement

What is the first part of the introductory paragraph?

• transition sentences

• hook

• thesis

• key/star idea

Where is the introductory paragraph located?

• beginning

• middle

• end

• in the title

Which one of these is not a part of an introductory paragraph?

• Hook

• Conclusion

• Thesis

• Background

Which of the following is the proper order for an introductory paragraph?

• Thesis statement, background information, presenting the problem, counterclaim, hook.

• Hook, background information, counterclaim, presenting the problem, thesis statement

• Hook, background information, presenting the problem, counterclaim, thesis statement.

An introductory paragraph doesn't need to include background information.

• true

• false

Which is not a component of the introductory paragraph(s)?

• thesis statement/main idea

• background information about the topic

• hook

• announcement of writer's goal/intention ("In this essay, I will discuss _____.")

Choose the strong thesis statement

• I would like to become a chef

• I would like to become a chef so I can inspire others.

• Becoming a chef has many benefits, such as interacting with others and sharing the love of food.

• Becoming a chef sounds cool because I can share my love of food with others.

A thesis statement should NEVER

• ask a question

• give two reasons

• state your opinion

• be short and to the point