Introductory Paragraphs

Which one of these is not a part of an introductory paragraph?

• Hook

• Conclusion

• Thesis

• Background

This is a great hook sentence:

This paper will be about flesh eating whales that live along the Atlantic Coast.

• True

• False

There are several ways to create a hook. Which way is NOT the correct way?

• Answers

• Statistic or fact

• Quotation

• Question

What is the purpose of a hook?

• To introduce the topic of the essay.

• To answer the prompt of the essay and take a stance.

• To make connections between main ideas.

• To grab the reader’s attention and make them want to continue reading.

Which of the following is the proper order for an introductory paragraph?

• Thesis, introduction of topic, hook.

• Introduction of topic, hook, thesis.

• Hook, introduction of topic, thesis.

An introductory paragraph doesn't need to include background information.

• true

• false

How many parts are in an introductory paragraph?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

Which is not a component of the introductory paragraph(s)?

• thesis statement/main idea
• background information about the topic
• attention grabber 
• announcement of writer's goal/intention ("In this essay, I will discuss _____.")

What is the minimum sentences you can have for your hook?

• 0

• 1

• 3

• 55

What is the point of the thesis statement?

• It introduces the topic of the essay.

• It says what the title means.

• It hooks the reader.