Essay Intro Practice

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 are the three main parts of an essay?

• The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.

• Introduction, Hook, Body

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 

A ___________________ is the main point of your paper.

• Thesis

• Lead in 

• Topic sentence

• elaboration

A ___________________ is the main point of your paper that states what you will be explaining throughout the whole essay.

• Thesis

• Lead in

• Topic sentence

• elaboration

What goes between your hook and your thesis in the intro?

• Evidence

• Quote

• Bridge/Background

• Topic sentence

Identify what components are found within the introduction paragraph:

• details of each reason

• thesis statement

• three key reasons

What is the order of the five paragraph essay?

• Intro, 3 Reason Paragraphs, Conclusion

• Intro, 2 Reason Paragraphs

• 5 Paragraphs, Conclusion

A thesis is located in the....

• intro

• body paragraphs

• conclusion

What is the purpose of an essay introduction?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce the main topic and engage the reader

• To provide detailed evidence

• To conclude the essay

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

• Starting with a detailed analysis

• Using a hook or interesting fact

• Listing all the main points

• Providing a lengthy background