Exploring Essay Introductions

The video tutorial covers the structure and purpose of an essay's introduction paragraph, using the Hi Tag TT acronym to guide students in crafting effective intros. It explains the importance of a hook, general topic introduction, and thesis statement. The tutorial also discusses different genres and their formatting, and provides guidance on writing a strong thesis, including advanced techniques for more universal arguments.

What is the primary purpose of an introductory paragraph?

• To summarize the entire essay

• To conclude the essay

• To provide background and context before presenting the thesis

• To list all the main points of the essay

Which shape does the teacher use to describe the structure of an introduction?

• Circle

• Square

• Upside down triangle

• Rectangle

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What does the 'H' in 'Hi Tag TT' stand for?

• Hook

• Header

• Hypothesis

• Highlight

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Which of the following is NOT recommended for use as a hook?

• Interesting fact

• Rhetorical question

• Simile or metaphor

• Quote from an outside source

What should be included in the 'tag' component of an introduction?

• Genre and summary

• Author and publication date

• Title and summary

• Title, author, and genre

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How should the title of a novel be formatted when typed?

• In bold

• In quotation marks

• Underlined

• In italics

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which genre's titles should be placed in quotation marks?

• Novels

• Memoirs

• Poems

• Textbooks

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a key characteristic of a strong thesis statement?

• It is a single sentence

• It includes multiple questions

• It is a paragraph long

• It lists all the sources used

What should a thesis statement avoid starting with?

• I think

• According to

• In conclusion

• Firstly

What is an advanced thesis expected to be?

• A summary of the essay

• Almost universal in nature

• Highly specific to the text

• A list of arguments