Writing Introductions to Arguments

The introduction to an argumentative essay should have ________________ parts.

• two
• three
• four
• many

A thesis statement consists of a stand and _______________

• quote

• choice

• reasons

• denial

"We should start our introduction with a stand"

• True
• False

Which does not belong in an introduction?

• Hook

• Thesis

• Counterargument

• Transition

Which of these is a hook for an introduction?

• Anecdote

• Quote

• Statistics

• All of the above

Should you start your introduction with 'yes' or 'no'?

• Yes
• No
• Depends

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

• To persuade the reader of your argument

• To educate the reader about your thesis statement

• To distract the reader from your stand

• To grab the attention of your reader

What would you do if you had no money left to spend?

identify the hook type.

• General Observation about the Topic

• Ask a rhetorical question

• Anecdote

• Quotation

What is the purpose of a transition?

• To add on more information to back up your thesis statement

• Links the hook to the thesis statement

• Grabs the reader's attention

• Provides reasons for your stand

How do we know what hook to use, what content to use as transition, and how to write a strong and proper stand?

• Unpack the essay question

• craft a thesis statement with arguments/reasons and stand

• plan your writing

• All of the above