Parts of Informative Essays

What is the purpose of the "Hook" in an informative essay introduction?

• To provide detailed evidence

• To grab the reader's attention

• To summarize the essay

• To restate the thesis

Which of the following are TWO EFFECTIVE essay hooks?

• Tell a short, interesting story about the topic

• Summarize the essay the reader is about to read

• State an interesting fact or deep/meaningful thought

• Ask a basic question about the topic

Which part of the introduction provides definitions of key terms and/or uncommon information on the topic?

• Hook

• Information

• Thesis

• Conclusion

Classify each thesis statement as "Strong" or "Weak."

Groups:

(a) Strong

,

(b) Weak

• Halloween is the best holiday because of the candy, costumes, and fun tricks.

• Pizza is a popular food because it's easy to make, affordable, and personalized.

• I think Valentine's Day is the best because it's cute.

• Breakfast is an important meal.

Put the parts of an introduction in the correct order.

• Hook

• Information

• Thesis

Which of the following is the start of a body paragraph?

• Hook

• Topic sentence

• Conclusion

• Call to action

What is the purpose of supporting details (quotes from a source) in a body paragraph?

• To introduce a new topic

• To provide evidence and examples

• To restate the thesis

• To conclude the essay

How does a concluding sentence function in a body paragraph?

• It introduces a new argument

• It summarizes the main point of the paragraph

• It provides a counterargument

• It restates the thesis

What is the purpose of restating the thesis in the conclusion?

• To introduce new information

• To reinforce the main idea of the essay

• To provide a counterargument

• To entertain the reader

Why should you address the importance of their essay topic in the conclusion?

• To introduce new evidence

• To emphasize the relevance of the essay

• To restate the thesis

• To provide a summary