Essay Introductions and Thesis Statements
Grade 10th Grade · ELA · 50 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can write a thesis statement and introduction for a well-organized essay.
Warm-Up Video
Writing Better · 8:41
3. How to Write an Introduction Paragraph with Thesis Statement
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
In an introduction paragraph, the ideas expressed should move from general to specific.
- 2
The thesis statement, which states what the essay will be about, is usually the last sentence in the introduction paragraph.
- 3
The thesis statement should contain the essay's subtopics, which will be used as the topics for the body paragraphs.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write an introduction paragraph, including a thesis statement, for an essay answering the question: 'Are social media platforms beneficial or harmful to society?' Follow the pattern discussed in the video: present one side of the argument in the first sentence, the opposite side in the second sentence, and your thesis statement as the final sentence.”
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