Argumentative Essay Introductions

What is the purpose of an introduction of an argumentative essay?

• Begin the essay and introduce the claim

• Begin the essay and explain the reasons

• Begin the body paragraphs of the essay and introduce the claim

• Begin the essay and start the first body paragraph

What is usually the first sentence of an argumentative essay introduction?

• Thesis Statement

• Main Idea

• Hook

• Arch

Which sentences tells us what the essay will discuss specifically?

• Thesis Statement

• Main Idea

• Hook

• Arch

Which sentences provides some background information on the main idea, but does not reveal too much detail?

• Thesis Statement

• Main Idea

• Hook

• Arch

The following are all examples of good hooks EXCEPT...

• Question

• Anecdote 

• Statistics

• Telling the reader that you wrote an essay on a topic

What is in a thesis statement?

• reasons and an explanation of them

• Claim and reasons

• Hook, Arch, and Thesis Statement

• What the opposing side believes

The basic formula for a thesis statement is..

• ✨because✨ + Reason 1 + Reason 2 + Reason 3 + Claim

• Claim + ✨because✨ + Reason 1

• Claim + ✨because✨ + Reason 1 + Reason 2 + Reason 3

• Reason 1 + Reason 2 + Reason 3

To find information to use in an arch, you should answer these questions:

• Who?

  What?

  When?

• Who?

  What?

  When?

  Where?

  Why?

  How?

• True?

  False?

• Who?

  What if?

  When?

  Where?

  Why not?

  How?

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

Many people say that video games are rotting children's brains, and it's true that too much gaming is not a good thing. But what is wrong with 30 minutes to an hour of playing? For many children, video games are more than just a fun way to spend their time. If played in moderation, video gaming can be harmless and can even be beneficial for kids because it provides many opportunities to foster key skills and create community.

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Arch

What part of an introduction is the highlighted portion?

Many people say that video games are rotting children's brains, and it's true that too much gaming is not a good thing. But what is wrong with 30 minutes to an hour of playing? For many children, video games are more than just a fun way to spend their time. If played in moderation, video gaming can be harmless and can even be beneficial for kids because it provides many opportunities to foster key skills and create community.

• Main Idea

• Thesis Statement

• Hook

• Arch