Introduction Paragraphs

What does H.O.T. stand for?

• Hook, Opinion, Thesis

• Hook, Overview, Thesis

• Hook, Opinion, Topic

• Hope, Overview, Thesis

What is a thesis? (Choose the BEST response)

• A 1-2 sentence response to the prompt, supported by arguments

• Your opinion about a prompt

• A claim supported by evidence

A hook should ALWAYS be a question.

• True

• False

Which example below is a good example of a question as a hook?

• Are apps bad for your phone?

• What are the dangers of over-relying on mobile apps?

• How could over-relying on phone apps lead to problems in your life?

• What is a more panic-inducing situation in our modern world than the loss of a cell phone?

Answer explanation

If you use a question, it needs to make the reader think. Don't just repeat what the prompt said, or ask a basic question. If you can't write a thought-provoking question, use a different type of hook.

The overview is the ____ between the Hook and Thesis

• Opinions

• Evidence

• Bridge

• Word

Answer explanation

The overview is the 1-3 sentences shifting from your Hook into your Thesis Statement.

Which is true about Overview?

• It can only be 1 sentence long

• It is meant to engage the reader right off the bat

• It is your response to the prompt

• It gives key background information and context

Which is NOT one of the types of Hooks we discussed in class?

• Fact or Statistic

• Supporting Evidence

• Anecdote

• Description

Which example is the BEST hook?

• What does responsibility mean?

• Never before has humanity held such power in the palm of its hand.

• I like to eat Reeses as a reward for doing my work everyday

• In my opinion, being the youngest child is the best because you get more attention and have more people supporting you.

Answer explanation

This is an example of a Thought-Provoking Declaration Hook (which is on our list of hook types)

Match the following parts of the Introduction Paragraph for the following Prompt: What are the dangers of over-relying on mobile apps?

• Never before in history has humanity held such power and utility in the palm of its hand.

• Overview

• A heavy dependence on phone apps can lead to distraction and a lack of self-reliance.

• Thesis

• As technology develops, it is easier to use our phones in all parts of our lives, but at what cost?

• Hook

Which option follows the SOB2 Thesis Statement structure for the following prompt: should all schools require students to go through metal detectors every day?

• Going through metal detectors everyday is messed up.

• I don't like going through metal detectors because it invades my privacy.

• All schools should not require students to go through metal detectors because of the invasion of privacy and the unfair embarrassment to girls.

• Why should students have to go through metal detectors every day?