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WorksheetsInformative Essay Introductions
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The purpose of the introduction paragraph is to _______.
grab the attention of the reader
provide background information on the topic
establish the importance of the topic
state your thesis
all of the above
A "hook" is used to ___________.
grab the reader's attention
explain the topic
argue your claim
wrap up your essay
Why is it important to include background information in your essay's introduction paragraph?
to grab the reader's attention
to persuade the reader to consider your position
to help the reader understand the topic before you introduce your main points
to convince the reader to agree with your main claim
The recipe for a perfect introduction paragraph includes all of the following except ______________.
a hook
a counterclaim
a thesis statement
background information
the importance of the topic
The thesis statement _______________.
provides an overview of what your essay will be about
is used to establish importance of the topic
explains why the reader should agree with you
is not necessary in the introduction paragraph
Here’s an example of a hook about an essay on gun ownership in the United States:
Almost two-thirds of American adults at some point in their life lived in a home with at least one gun.
Which type of hook is this?
Anecdote
Sentence fragment lead
Rhetorical question
Startling statistic
Here’s an example of a hook for an essay about the differences between British and American English.
I got off the train and pulled my luggage behind me. A cab pulled up to the curb, and the driver got out. He lifted my luggage and said, “Miss, I’m just going to put your stuff in the boot.” I didn’t know what he meant until I saw him open the car’s trunk. Then I realized the boot means car trunk. I got in the cab, wondering how many other words would be different in England.
Which type of hook is this?
startling statistic
anecdote
famous quote
rhetorical question
If you start your essay about the meaning of life with this:
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein
Which type of hook are you using?
rhetorical question
starting statistic
onomatopoeia
famous quote
Which type of hook should you avoid using in middle and high school?
onomatopoeia
rhetorical question + startling statistic
anecdote
famous quote
Who is the impostor among us?
Red - Uses a hook to grab the readers attention, provides background information to help the reader understand the topic
Lime - Skips the introduction paragraph completely, turns in a one sentence response
Blue- doesn't believe in essays
Yellow - isn't sure if she is an informative essay or a argumentative essay
