Writing an Introduction Paragraph

The thesis statement should be clear and specific.

• True

• False

Check the ones that can be in a hook sentence.

• quotation.

• background information.

• question.

• facts/statistics.

The first paragraph in an essay it includes a thesis statement

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• hook

• conclusion

the sentence(s) a writer uses to hook the reader's attention; anecdote, quote, interesting fact

• hook

• introduction

• bridge

• thesis

the writer's position on an issue or problem; last sentence in the introduction

• introduction

• hook

• bridge

• claim/thesis

An interesting thought, fact, or question at the beginning to catch your reader's interest is called

• thesis

• topic sentence

• claim

• hook

Did you know that you're not born a good writer but that you can learn to be one? - is an example of _____________

• a thesis

• a topic sentence

• an argument

• a hook

What is the main purpose of an introduction paragraph in an essay?

• To provide evidence for the main argument

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce the main topic and present the thesis statement

• To conclude the essay

Which of the following is typically included in an introduction paragraph?

• A detailed analysis of the topic

• A thesis statement

• A list of references

• A counterargument

What is a 'hook' in the context of an introduction paragraph?

• A sentence that summarizes the essay

• A question or statement designed to grab the reader's attention

• A detailed explanation of the thesis

• A conclusion to the introduction