Crafting Effective Essay Introductions

The video tutorial discusses how to write effective introductions for history essays. It covers the structure of an introduction, including the hook, context, and thesis. The tutorial explains the rubric for evaluating introductions, offering tips for writing engaging and insightful openings. It also highlights common mistakes to avoid and analyzes a sample introduction to demonstrate key points.

Why is it important to provide background information in an essay introduction?

• To confuse the reader

• To set the stage and provide context

• To make the essay longer

• To avoid writing a thesis

What is the purpose of a hook in an essay introduction?

• To summarize the essay

• To provide a conclusion

• To list references

• To interest the reader in the question and response

What should the end of an essay introduction contain?

• A bibliography

• A thesis and roadmap

• A list of questions

• A summary of the essay

Which level of essay introduction provides broad context and frames the central question creatively?

• Developing

• Proficient

• Basic

• Advanced

What is a key difference between proficient and advanced essay introductions?

• Advanced introductions are more creative and insightful

• Proficient introductions lack a thesis

• Advanced introductions do not provide context

• Proficient introductions are longer

Which of the following is a suggested way to start an essay introduction?

• With a vague statement

• By referencing yourself

• With a provocative or bold statement

• By quoting the essay question

Why should you avoid starting an essay introduction with a rhetorical question?

• It is often seen as trite and unoriginal

• It provides too much information

• It is too engaging

• It is too difficult to write

What is a good practice when using key terms in your essay introduction?

• Ignore them

• Assume the reader knows them

• Define them clearly

• Use them without explanation

What should you avoid doing in your essay introduction?

• Ending with a thesis

• Providing context

• Referencing yourself

• Using a hook

What does adding a relevant quote or fact at the beginning of an introduction do?

• Engages the reader and sets the theme

• Makes the introduction longer

• Confuses the reader

• Provides unnecessary information