Informative Essay Introductions
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Objective
I can write an engaging introduction paragraph for an informative essay that includes a hook, background information, and a thesis statement.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The first sentence of an essay, often called the hook, should be clear, concise, and catchy to grab the reader's attention.
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An essay introduction should provide background information to help the reader understand the essay's argument, but should not include evidence or interpretation.
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The thesis statement is the most important part of the introduction because it defines the focus of the entire essay.
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Practice
10 questions
What is the primary goal of an introduction paragraph in an informative essay?
What is the purpose of the 'hook' in the introduction paragraph?
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Exit ticket
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“Write an introduction paragraph for an informative essay about the history of the Internet. Your paragraph must include a hook, background information about the Internet, and a thesis statement about the Internet's impact on society.”
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