Writing an Introduction to a 5 Paragraph Essay | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

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Is this a good hook? Please read my paper.

no, it doesn't grab attention.

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Is this a good thesis statement: I will write about the solar system today.

no, it doesn't include the 3 main points the writer will make in the essay.

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banana

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seesaw

Swap points!

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fairy

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baam

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Is this a good hook? This essay will be about Tsunamis.

NO, it is not an attention grabber.

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What is a thesis statement?

When the writer restates the prompt and tells the reader the main points they will be writing about in their essay.

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Why does a writer begin with a hook in their introduction paragraph?

To grab the reader's attention

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thief

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gold

Win 50 points!

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monster

Reset all scores!

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magnet

Take 20 points!

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fairy

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thief

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How many sentences should you include of interesting background information?

2-3 sentences

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How many sentences should be included in a thesis statement?

1-2 sentences.

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Crash, Bang, Zoom, my favorite sounds at the racetrack.

onomonopeia

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An introduction must include a __________, _______________, and ____________.

hook, interesting background information, thesis statement

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Tom Brady started working at a McDonalds serving up burgers and fries!

shocking/interesting statement

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What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph in an essay?

Grab the readers attention and tell the reader what you will be writing about.

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baam

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seesaw

Swap points!

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shark

Other team loses 25 points!

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baam

Lose 20 points!

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