Introduction and Thesis Statement

What is the first sentence of an introductory paragraph?

• The hook/world statement

• Background Information

• Thesis statement

• A quote

Where do I find information for my hook?

• I can use Google to find a fact or a quote, or I can use the big idea and tie in a joke, question, or story.

• My thesis statement.

• My neighbor.

• My teacher.

How many sentences, minimum, are in an introductory paragraph?

• Three.

• Four.

• Five.

• Two.

What are the types of sentences in the middle of the introduction? (Sentences 2, 3, & 4?).

• Background Information/introducing the text.

• Hook.

• Thesis.

• Stuff.

How do I write background information in my thesis?

• I imagine the person reading my essay doesn't know much about the topic and I need to introduce the texts or words I’m writing about

• I write random facts and hope it makes sense.

• I Google the answers.

What is the last sentence of my introductory paragraph?

• The hook.

• Background information #3.

• The thesis statement.

What is a thesis statement?

• It is a sentence my teacher said I have to put in my paper.

• It tells the reader the subject, claim, and what each body paragraph will be about.

• It's in the middle of my essay.

What parts are in a thesis statement?

• The claim.

• The subject.

• What the body paragraphs will be about.

• My Starbucks drink order.

Do I use textual evidence in my introductory paragraph?

• No, not usually.

• Yes, all the time.

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