Writing an Introduction Paragraph

What is an introduction paragraph?

• The second paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

• The fifth paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

• The first paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

• The third paragraph of your essay that introduces the main topic.

What does a good introduction do? (select all that apply)

• presents a broad overview of your topic and your thesis,

• give more details about your opinion

• should convince the reader that it is worth their time to actually read the rest of your essay.

• wrap up your thoughts; summarize your point

True of false: you can be as broad as you want in your introduction paragraph

• True

• False

What is "cliche"?

• a statement of opinion

• a short story

• a phrase or opinion that is overused and lacks originality

• a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them.

Which types of introductions should you avoid? (select all that apply)

• starting with an anecdote

• using hot takes

• starting with definitions

• starting with a question

An effective introduction serves what purpose?

• demonstrate learning

• Introduce essay topic

• Explain the importance and/or give background information about the topic

• capture the reader's interest

• present the essays main idea in a thesis statement

True or false: You MUST write your introduction first before you can write anything else in your essay?

• True

• False

What are the 3 parts of a introduction paragraph?

• hook, summary, anecdote

• summary, body, title

• hook, bridge, thesis

• answer, cite, explain

In what order should the components of the introduction paragraph be in?

• Hook, thesis statement, bridge (supporting sentences)

• Hook, bridge (supporting sentences), thesis statement

• Thesis statement, hook, bridge (supporting sentences)

• Bridge (supporting sentences), hook, thesis statement

What is the hook?

• An attention-grabbing strategy that engages the reader. It is the first part of your introduction, so it should be interesting/ creative in order to captivate your reader.

• A group of sentences that smoothly shifts the focus of the writing from first part to the the main topic of the essay.

• The statement of opinion. Often the final part of the introduction.

• the evidence that supports your claim