Writing Argumentative Introductions
9th Grade · ELA · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can write an introduction paragraph 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 and spark curiosity.
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After the hook, provide background information to help the reader understand the essay's argument, such as historical context or definitions, but save detailed evidence for the body of the essay.
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The thesis statement is the most important part of the introduction because it sums up the essay's overall argument or position and should require evidence and explanation.
