Opinion Essay Introductions
Learning Objective
I can write an introductory paragraph that states my opinion and previews my arguments.
Key Concepts
The first sentence of your introduction paragraph is called the hook, and it should grab the reader's interest.
Background information in an introduction might include defining key terms, introducing relevant theories, or describing the historical context.
The thesis statement sums up your overall argument and is the most important part of your introduction.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the primary goal of an introductory paragraph in an essay?
2. What is a 'hook' in the context of an introductory paragraph, and why is it important?
3. Besides the 'hook,' what other key information should be included in the introduction?
...and 9 more questions
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