Essay Introductions and Thesis Statements
Learning Objective
I can write a thesis statement and introduction for a well-organized essay.
Key Concepts
In an introduction paragraph, the ideas expressed should move from general to specific.
The thesis statement, which states what the essay will be about, is usually the last sentence in the introduction paragraph.
The thesis statement should contain the essay's subtopics, which will be used as the topics for the body paragraphs.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 10 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the purpose of the introduction paragraph in an essay?
2. In what order should the ideas be expressed in an introduction paragraph?
3. What should the first sentence of an introduction paragraph do?
...and 7 more questions
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3. How to Write an Introduction Paragraph with Thesis Statement
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