Crafting the Perfect Introductory Paragraph for Argumentative Essays

Who is the presenter of this argumentative essay writing workshop?

• Jenny Walker

• John Smith

• Emily Davis

• Michael Brown

What is the purpose of the hook in an introductory paragraph?

• To acknowledge the counterclaim

• To state the thesis

• To captivate the audience

• To provide background information

Which component of the introductory paragraph familiarizes the audience with the topic?

• Counterclaim

• Thesis statement

• Background information

• Hook

What is the role of the counterclaim in the introductory paragraph?

• To introduce the main topic

• To provide background information

• To acknowledge and refute the opponent's claim

• To state the thesis

What is the most important part of the introductory paragraph?

• Hook

• Background information

• Counterclaim

• Thesis statement

What is the purpose of the optional outline slide?

• To provide additional examples

• To help structure the paragraph

• To offer alternative topics

• To give a summary of the essay

What should you do after pasting all parts of your paragraph?

• Add more background information

• Submit it immediately

• Read it and ensure it makes sense

• Delete unnecessary parts

What is a good idea to do if you have time after structuring your paragraph?

• Start writing the body paragraphs

• Add more counterclaims

• Submit your essay

• Read the sample essay's introductory paragraph

What is recommended for peer review?

• Reading each other's conclusion

• Reading each other's introductory paragraph

• Reading each other's body paragraphs

• Reading each other's entire essay

What will the next section of the workshop focus on?

• Writing the conclusion

• Writing body paragraphs

• Adding citations

• Revising the essay