Introduction for an Informative Paper

What is a hook sentence?

• The first sentence in an informative paper

• A sentence that grabs the reader's attention

• A sentence that provides background information

• A sentence that summarizes the thesis statement

Which of the following is NOT a way to write a hook sentence?

• Summarizing the main ideas

• Adding a statistic

• Asking an interesting question

• Writing an amazing fact

What is the purpose of background information in an introduction?

• To provide additional facts about the topic

• To summarize the main ideas of the paper

• To grab the reader's attention

• To connect the hook sentence to the thesis statement

Which sentence in the given text is NOT background information?

• Giant pandas have special characteristics, live in certain areas of China, and eat food besides just bamboo

• It is worth learning more facts about this famous animal

• Most people probably know that they are black and white

• Giant pandas are one of the most beloved animals in China

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• To introduce the hook sentence

• To summarize the main ideas of the paper

• To provide background information about the topic

• To ask a question that engages the reader

What is the correct format for a thesis statement?

• Main topic + subtopic 1 + subtopic 2 + subtopic 3

• Main topic + subtopic 1, subtopic 2, subtopic 3

• Main topic: subtopic 1, subtopic 2, subtopic 3

• Main topic, subtopic 1, subtopic 2, subtopic 3

How many sentences should be included in the background information?

• 4

• 2

• 3

• 1

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-written thesis statement?

• Includes a question for the reader

• Clearly states the main ideas of the paper

• Connects to the hook sentence

• Provides a preview of the subtopic paragraphs

What is the purpose of a hook sentence?

• To provide background information about the topic

• To summarize the main ideas of the paper

• To grab the reader's attention

• To introduce the thesis statement