Basics of Introductions
What is a good way to grab readers' attention in your Introductions?
using a hook
In what order should these be in your introduction?
Background info, Thesis, Hook
Hook -> Background info -> Thesis
What type of introduction uses engaging questions or interesting facts?
Hook Statements
(fill in the blank)
Introductions include a _____ of the main points you will write about in the body of your writing.
a) story b) poem c) summary
summary
What is a thesis statement?
What you can expect to see in a paper (reasonings/arguments)
In an essay, what should your introduction end with?
a thesis statement
What is a mistake some people make in their introductions?
Lack of Clarity, No hook, irrelevant Information
What introductions begins with relevant quotes or statements to help support your argument, Thesis, or point of your essay?
Quotation Openers
What is one type of format that introductions can help you in the real world?
Emails, Social Media, Reports
True or False
You can provide a surprising fact or statistic in your introduction as a hook
True
What is outlining the ideas of your writing in introductions to help guide readers?
Stating your purpose
True or false
When writing business emails, it is expected to talk in informal language
false
What type of introduction uses vivid imagery to explain their writing.
Descriptive Introductions
What is the type of mistake being made when you add ideas into your writing that aren't necessary?
Irrelevant information
list the types of introductions
Hook Statements, Anecdote Leads, Descriptive Introductions, Quotation Openers
What introduction starts with a brief story that relates to the main topic?
Anecdote Leads