Writing the Introductory Paragraph for an Informative Essay

What is the primary purpose of a hook sentence in an informative paper?

• To summarize the entire paper's content.

• To grab the reader's attention and encourage them to continue reading.

• To provide detailed background information on the topic.

• To state the main argument or thesis of the paper.

Which of the following is NOT presented as a way to write an effective hook sentence?

• An amazing fact.

• A personal anecdote.

• A question.

• A statistic.

Which characteristic is essential for effective background information in an informative paper?

• It should be unrelated to the main topic to introduce novelty.

• It must be exactly one sentence long.

• It should naturally flow into the thesis statement.

• It should only contain statistics.

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What is the recommended structure for a thesis statement in an informative paper?

• Main topic + conclusion.

• Main topic + sub-topic #1 + sub-topic #2 + sub-topic #3.

• Hook sentence + background information.

• A question followed by an answer.

A way to begin your hook is "In this paper, I'm going to tell you about pandas." (a)  

• False
• True

Begin your background information with, "Here is some background information." (a)  

• False
• True

The thesis statement should state the main ideas your paper will cover. (a)  

• true
• false