Argumentative Writing-Introductory Paragraph

You should always state your claim in your:

• Thesis statement
• Rebuttal
• Counterclaim
• Evidence

What is an argument?

• A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence

• A general statement that offers support for a claim

• Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons

• A statement of position on an issue.

A Thesis Statement is usually found in your:

• Conclusion
• Supporting Paragraph
• Introductory Paragraph
• Rebuttal

This is a great hook sentence:

This paper will be about flesh eating whales that live along the Atlantic Coast.

• True

• False

There are several ways to create a hook. Which way is NOT the correct way?

• Answers

• Statistic or fact

• Quotation

• Question

What is the purpose of a hook?

• To introduce the topic of the essay.

• To answer the prompt of the essay and take a stance.

• To make connections between main ideas.

• To grab the reader’s attention and make them want to continue reading.

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

• Thesis, background information, hook.

• Background information, hook, thesis.

• Hook, background information, thesis.

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

What is the point of the thesis statement?

• It introduces the topic of the essay.

• It says what the title means.

• It hooks the reader.