Components of Introduction Paragraphs

Components of Introduction Paragraphs

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains the structure of introduction paragraphs in argumentative essays, focusing on the hook, background information, and thesis statement. It provides examples of well-crafted introductions, analyzing their components and effectiveness. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of a specific and arguable thesis statement and offers a practice task for creating introduction paragraphs using provided thesis statements.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the hook in an argumentative essay introduction?

To provide detailed background information

To state the thesis of the essay

To grab the reader's attention

To summarize the entire essay

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which component of an introduction provides context to the topic?

Conclusion

Thesis statement

Background information

Hook

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the hook in an introduction?

To list all arguments

To conclude the essay

To capture the reader's interest

To provide a detailed analysis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a component of an introduction paragraph?

Conclusion

Hook

Background information

Thesis statement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example introduction about exploring the unknown, what is the main argument?

The unknown should be avoided

Exploring the unknown is a waste of time

Exploring the unknown leads to various developments

The unknown is always dangerous

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three areas of development mentioned in the example introduction about the unknown?

Scientific, cultural, and personal

Economic, political, and social

Technological, educational, and personal

Cultural, economic, and technological

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the example introduction about the unknown use as its hook?

A question

A quote

A statement about anxiety

A statistic

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