Writing Introduction Paragraphs

What is the hook or engaging sentence?

• The sentence of the essay that is supposed to grab the reader.

• The sentence that is not interesting.

• The last sentence of the paragraph.

Where should the hook sentence be in a paragraph?

• Anywhere

• The second or third sentence.

• The first sentence in the introduction paragraph.

What should be in a introduction paragraph?

• Words

• Background Information

• Information

• Explanation on what your essay is about

Could you use a quote in your introduction sentence?

• No!

• Yes!

Where could you put a quote in your introduction paragraph?

• The first sentence

• The last sentence

• The middle sentences

• Any Sentence in the introduction

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is a thesis statement?

• The subject of your essay.

• The first sentence of your essay.

• The last sentence of your introduction paragraph.

• A question asked by the writer.

How should a thesis sentence be written?

• Creative and unclear.

• It should be a question.

• Clear and detailed.

• With general information.