Introductory Essay

Which of the following is the proper order for an introductory paragraph?

• Thesis, introduction of topic, hook.

• Introduction of topic, hook, thesis.

• Hook, introduction of topic, thesis.

Which is not a component of the introductory paragraph(s)?

• thesis statement/main idea

• background information about the topic

• attention grabber 

• announcement of writer's goal/intention ("In this essay, I will discuss _____.")

Which one of these is not a part of an introductory paragraph?

• Hook

• Conclusion

• Thesis

• Background

What is the purpose of a hook?

• To introduce the topic of the essay.

• To answer the prompt of the essay and take a stance.

• To make connections between main ideas.

• To grab the reader’s attention and make them want to continue reading.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

An introductory paragraph doesn't need to include background information.

• true

• false

How many parts are in an introductory paragraph?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What is the point of the thesis statement?

• It introduces the topic of the essay.

• It says what the title means.

• It hooks the reader.

The first paragraph of an essay is called

• introductory paragraph

• subtopic

• conclusion

Which answer below is an example of a thesis statement?

• Loneliness is a central theme in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men.

• I like the color purple.

• What is the central theme in Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men?

What part of an essay provides an outline for the rest of your essay?

• introductory paragraph

• body

• conclusion