Writing Introductions

How many different types of paragraphs are in an essay?

• 8

• 5

• 2

• 3

What do you call the first paragraph in an essay?

• Beginning

• Introduction

• Grabber

• Hook

What do you call the last paragraph in an essay?

• Resolution

• Finale

• Conclusion

• Ending

What do you call the paragraphs where key ideas are developed and explained?

• Body Paragraphs

• Key Paragraphs

• Introductions

• Conclusions

What are the three parts of an introduction paragraph according to the method we learned?

• Thesis, Restatement, Conclusion

• Opinion, Reasons, Evidence

• Evidence, Explanation, Elaboration

• World, Text, Thesis

What are the three parts of a thesis statement?

• Quote, Paraphrase, Conclusion

• Topic, Opinion, Reason

• Evidence, Explanation, Elaboration

• Hook, Context, Thesis

What kind of sentences are part of the WORLD section of an introduction paragraph?

• somewhat specific

• really specific

• broad/general

• direct quotes from the text

Which type of paragraph must contain cited evidence?

• Body Paragraph

• Beginning

• Conclusion

• Resolution

What should you include in your introduction paragraph right after the WORLD section?

• THESIS: main argument/point of essay

• RESOLUTION: the ending of the story so readers know what to expect

• HOOK: an attention-grabbing sentence that will intrigue your audience enough to read more

• TEXT: the titles, authors, and brief summaries of stories that you will use as evidence in your body paragraphs

Draw the shape of the method we use to write introduction paragraphs.