Intro Paragraph & Topic Sentence Review

Which type of hook is used here: In my younger years, I always aspired to do great things, but I didn't make plans to achieve these high goals.

• Statistic

• Quotation

• Anecdotal

• Question

A thesis statement is

• A sentence that introduces yourself to the reader

• A sentence that analyzes your main points or arguments

• A sentence that summarizes your main point or argument

• A sentence that gets your reader's attention

To have a strong topic sentence you need..

• The what & the why

• The who & the where

• The what & the how

• The how & the where

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which rule(s) is this thesis statement breaking: Mr. Faison should give less homework

• A thesis must be specific

• A thesis must be arguable

• A thesis must provide structure

• A thesis must provide structure & be specific

An introductory paragraph contains a ____, a ____, and a _____

Which type of hook is used here: Have you ever struggled with making a plan for your own success?

• Question

• Statistic

• Quotation

• Anecdotal

A ___ hook engages the reader by using information from another writer and then explaining why it's important

Which rule is PRIMARILY broken: Magic Johnson is a better point guard than Steph Curry because of his abilities.

• A thesis must be arguable

• A thesis must be specific (avoids vague language)

• A thesis must provide structure

• No rules are broken here.