Introduction to Writing

What is the purpose of the introduction of an article?

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize the article

• To engage the reader

• To outline the main points

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the purpose of writing an article?

• To inform and persuade

• To entertain

• To hide information

• To confuse the audience

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the purpose of the title of an article?

• To attract the reader's attention

• To summarize the article

• To confuse the reader

• To hide the topic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To introduce the topic and grab the reader’s attention

• To provide all the supporting details

• To explain the conclusion

What is an argument?

• a type of writing in which an author tries to persuade readers to think or do something specific

• a type of writing in which an author tells a story about himself/herself

• a type of writing in which an author does a lot of researching to inform the readers

• a type of writing that is written in a different point of view

What is the purpose of a hook in an essay?

• To introduce the main idea of the essay

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

• To summarize the essay in a single sentence

• To provide supporting details for the thesis

What is a thesis statement?

• A question about the essay topic

• A detailed explanation of the first paragraph

• A sentence explaining what the essay will be about

• A closing statement for the essay

An introduction consists of___________.

• a hook, building sentences, and a thesis statement

• a topic sentence, text evidence, and explanation

• a hook, text evidence, and thesis statement

• a hook, building sentences, and transition words

The introduction paragraph should start with a "hook" to grab the reader's attention.

• true

• false

What is the purpose of an expository writing piece?

• To inform/explain

• To persuade

• To express ideas/feelings

• To entertain