The introductory paragraph

The Parts of the Introductory Paragraph

J The Hook - Designed to grab attention immediately and give some indication about the essay’s topic

J The Transition - Moves the reader from the hook to the driving force of the essay….

J The Thesis – Main idea of whole paragraph.

Type of Hook

1. Personal examples

2. Quotations

3. Facts or statistics

4. Rhetorical questions

5. Current events

6. Contrast to the thesis statement

7. Definition