Introduction

The purpose of the introduction paragraph is to _______.

• grab the attention of the reader

• provide background information on the topic

• establish the importance of the topic

• state your thesis

• 
  all of the above

A "hook" is used to ___________.

• 
  argue your claim

• wrap up your essay

• 
  grab the reader's attention

• explain the topic

Why is it important to include background information in your essay's introduction paragraph?

• to convince the reader to agree with your main claim

• to persuade the reader to consider your position

• 
  to grab the reader's attention

• to help the reader understand the topic before you introduce your main points

What is the very last thing that should be in your introduction?

• 
  Hook

• 
  Thesis

• 
  

  Background Information

• 
  Bridge

The thesis statement _______________.

• is used to establish importance of the topic

• 
  is not necessary in the introduction paragraph

• 
  explains why the reader should agree with you

• 
  provides an overview of what your essay will be about

When writing a an informative text or explanatory text what should be included in the introduction?

• Topic sentence and facts that will be discussed

• The conclusion which will sum everything up that was written.

• only dialogue that is used from the passage

• All of the above

Piracy was the practice of raiding ships for their cargo.

Is this a hook, background information, or thesis?

• hook

• background information

• thesis

"Weeds are disgusting to most but they are important. In these 5 paragraphs there will be important facts about weeds such as, what’s in them, what you could do with them, and cook them too.

What is missing from this introduction paragraph?

• 
  Hook

• 
  Topic Sentence

• Background Information

• Thesis Statement