Informative Essay Introductions
8th Grade · ELA · 45 min· E
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Learning 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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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.
