Intro Paragraphs

What is the first paragraph of a paper or essay supposed to be?

• conclusion

• body 1

• thesis

• introduction

What is the most important part of the introduction paragraph?

• the hook

• the conclusion

• the thesis

• the transition

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

How can an introduction paragraph effectively grab the reader's attention?

• By restating the conclusion

• By presenting a relevant quote, question, or fact

• By summarizing the body paragraphs

• By listing the references

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good introduction paragraph?

• It grabs the reader's attention.

• It includes a thesis statement.

• It presents the main points of the essay.

• It provides a detailed description of a minor point.

True or False? The hook is the first sentence in your introductory paragraph.

• True

• False

What 2 elements are in the Introductory paragraph?

• Evidence, Explain, Elaborate

• Opinion, Reasoning, Explain

• Hook and Thesis Statement

• Thesis, Restate, Conclusion

The introductory paragraph includes...

• the writer's topic and claim

• the details and support of only one idea

• the conclusion and summary of the paper

The following SHOULD be included in your Introduction paragraph:

• Titles of the passages you are writing about

• The word "I" to share your opinion

• Your claim that responds directly to the prompt

• A hook to grab your readers attention

• Text evidence

What 3 elements are in the Introductory paragraph?

• Evidence, Explain, Elaborate

• Opinion, Reasoning, Explain

• Hook, Reference, Thesis

• Thesis, Restate, Conclusion