Opinion Essay Introductions
9th Grade · ELA · 50 min
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Learning Objective
I can write an introductory paragraph that states my opinion and previews my arguments.
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The first sentence of your introduction paragraph is called the hook, and it should grab the reader's interest.
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Background information in an introduction might include defining key terms, introducing relevant theories, or describing the historical context.
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The thesis statement sums up your overall argument and is the most important part of your introduction.
