Informational Essay Introduction Paragraph

The purpose of the introduction paragraph is to _______.

• grab the attention of the reader

• provide background information on the topic

• establish the importance of the topic

• state your thesis

• all of the above

A "hook" is used to ___________.

• grab the reader's attention

• explain the topic

• argue your claim

• wrap up your essay

Why is it important to include background information in your essay's introduction paragraph?

• to grab the reader's attention

• to persuade the reader to consider your position

• to help the reader understand the topic before you introduce your main points

• to convince the reader to agree with your main claim

The thesis statement _______________.

• provides an overview of what your essay will be about

• is used to establish importance of the topic

• explains why the reader should agree with you

• is not necessary in the introduction paragraph

What does an informative and explanatory text provide?

• They provide a fictional ending to all stories.

• They provide the reader with details to think about for the future.

• They provide the reader with nothing but facts.

• The provide information or explain something abut a topic to readers.

What types of text does an informative or explanatory text include?

• stories about people, places and odd things

• articles, essays and reports with well chosen facts and details.

• narratives that have a different ending depending on the author

• just articles and no other types of texts

What should be included when you develop your informative essay?

• Well known facts and examples that are relevant or related to the topic.

• Well known characters that all readers should know by 5th grade.

• Well known settings that the reader can identify with and feel good about with high expectations.

• None of the above

True or False

When you use information from a source, should you state it in your own words?

• True

• False

Identify the 3 sections that should be included in your informative essay.

• Introduction

• Body Paragraphs

• Conclusion

• Examples

When writing a an informative text or explanatory text what should be included in the introduction?

• The conclusion which will sum everything up that was written.

• only dialogue that is used from the passage

• Topic sentence and facts that will be discussed

• All of the above