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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.
How many sentences should be included in a thesis statement?
1-2 sentences.
How many sentences should you include of interesting background information?
2-3 sentences
How many sentences is a hook?
one
Is it reasonable to say an introduction paragraph is 5-6 sentences long?
YES!!!
Is it reasonable to say an introduction paragraph is 2 sentences long?
NO!!!
What is a writer doing when they use onomonopeia in their writing?
using sound words to grab the reader's attention
An introduction must include a __________, _______________, and ____________.
hook, interesting background information, thesis statement
Is this a good hook? Shake! Crash! A series of waves from the ocean floor come rushing to the shore.
yes, it uses onomonopeia
Is this a good hook? This essay will be about Tsunamis.
NO, it is not an attention grabber.
Is this a good hook? Please read my paper.
no, it doesn't grab attention.
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.
Why is it important to include background information in your introduction?
to give the reader information about the topic you are writing about
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.
When I am bored in class, I actually start to read the posters on the wall.
Humorous statement
"Treat others the way you want to be treated."
quote
Tom Brady started working at a McDonalds serving up burgers and fries!
shocking/interesting statement
Crash, Bang, Zoom, my favorite sounds at the racetrack.
onomonopeia
Why type of hook is this? Did you ever wonder why people say, "Bless you!" after you sneeze?
question
Why does a writer begin with a hook in their introduction paragraph?
To grab the reader's attention
What does H.I.T stand for?
hook, interesting background information, thesis statement
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