Introduction Paragraphs

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What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph?

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To tell the reader the topic you're going to write about and make them interested in reading more.

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What is the LAST sentence in the introduction called?

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Thesis.

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What is a 'hook' in an introduction paragraph?

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A statement or question that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is a 'bold statement' type hook?

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It is something really BIG that makes the reader say WOW.

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True or False: An introduction paragraph makes the reader interested in reading more.

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True.

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What is a 'fact' hook?

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A statement that is true and has to do with your main idea.

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What are the main components of an introduction paragraph?

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Hook, Transition, and Thesis.

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What does a 'transition' do in an introduction paragraph?

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It connects the hook to the thesis statement.

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Why is the thesis statement important?

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It summarizes the main point or argument of the essay.

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What is an example of a hook?

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A surprising statistic related to your topic.