Introductions and Conclusions

What is the best way to start an introduction?

• With a hook or attention-grabber

• With a summary of the main points

• With a question

• With a personal anecdote

What is the best way to end a conclusion?

• With a memorable statement or call to action

• With a summary of the main points

• With a question for the reader

• With a personal anecdote

What is the purpose of an introduction in an essay?

• To grab the reader's attention and provide background information

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To present the thesis statement only

• To provide evidence to support the thesis statement

What should be included in a conclusion?

• restatement of the thesis and a summary of the main points

• New evidence to support the thesis

• A rebuttal of the opposing viewpoint

• Personal opinions

What is the best way to organize an essay?

• With an introduction, body, and conclusion

• With only an introduction and conclusion

• With several smaller essays

• With only a body and conclusion

Which THREE elements should an introduction include?

• Hook

• Bridge/Connecting Info

• Controlling Idea (Thesis)

• Details

• Statement--Evidence--Reasoning

Select all the features of a good concluding paragraph.

• It has many new ideas

• It summarises the main points of the essay

• It introduces the thesis statement

• It makes a final comment about the essay

• It emphasises an action you want the reader to do

What are the 3 main purposes of the introduction?

• To give background information about the topic

• States the main point of the essay

• To catch the readers interest

• To provide details about the topic

• To emphasise an action you want the reader to take

Where does the thesis statement usually come in an introduction paragraph?

• At the beginning of the paragraph

• In the middle of the paragraph

• At the end of the paragraph

What is the primary function of a conclusion in an essay?

• To introduce new ideas

• To restate the thesis and summarize main points

• To provide detailed evidence

• To ask questions