Introductions

If you’re writing an essay, why should you include an introduction paragraph?

• To provide specific details, statistics, and facts from text evidence

• To state your thesis and give the audience an idea of what your essay will be about

• To wrap up your writing so your audience understands the importance of what you just discussed in your body paragraphs

• To provide visuals like maps and graphs so your audience can get a better understanding of historical events or complex ideas

What should be completed before you write the intro paragraph?

• the conclusion paragraph

• the body paragraphs

• proofreading for spelling and grammar mistakes

• the outline

Why should you provide background before you write your thesis in the intro paragraph?

• You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to provide necessary information so your audience better understands the topic you are going to discuss.

• You need to lead your audience into your thesis; you may also need to remind your audience of the importance of what you discussed in your body paragraphs.

• You need to ask an important, thought-provoking question to get your audience to understand that a lot of people think about your essay topic and so should they.

• You need to let your audience get to know you better as a person. They won't want to read your writing until they know who you are.

My name ________ Gisela.

• is

• am

• are

• do

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good expository introduction?

• It presents an argument.

• It provides background information.

• It directly addresses the reader.

• It makes a personal anecdote.

the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away

• hook

• thesis

• claim

• evidence

When introducing a topic, it is important to:

• Jump straight into the details.

• Provide a broad statement before narrowing down.

• Start with a conclusion.

• Only present facts and figures.

_______ Jhon. How are you?

• See you later

• Hello

• How are you?

• Gooy bye

What is the primary purpose of an introduction in an essay?

• To summarize the main points

• To introduce the topic and state the thesis

• To provide detailed evidence

• To conclude the essay

Which of the following is a common strategy for starting an introduction?

• Using a quote

• Listing facts

• Providing a summary

• Giving a detailed analysis