Drafting – Writing an Introduction

Question 1

What is an introduction?

Answer 1

• the first paragraph of your essay

- Includes three parts: hook, background information, thesis

Question 2

hook

Answer 2

• it grabs your readers attention

- 4 main Hooks: tell a story/anecdote, ask a question, give a startling statistic, use a quote from someone important

Question 3

background information

Answer 3

• a few sentences of “filler”
• why is your topic important?
• what do readers need to know before they can understand the rest of your essay

Question 4

thesis

Answer 4

• last sentence of your introduction

- one sentence that tells your stance and what your whole essay will be about