📚 Part 1: Understanding Introductory Paragraphs

1. What is the main purpose of an introductory paragraph?

To end the story

To hook readers and state the main idea

To list all the details

2. Which of these makes a good "hook" sentence? (Check all that apply)

An interesting question

A boring fact

An exciting statement

A surprising fact

3. Read these two opening sentences. Circle the STRONGER hook:

A: "Summer is hot."

B: "Have you ever felt sand so hot it could fry an egg?"

4. An introductory paragraph should include:

Hook, background info, and main idea

Only the main idea

All the details of your story

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Introductory Paragraph

5. Choose a topic for your introductory paragraph:

My favorite season

My best friend

My favorite hobby

Other: ________________

6. Write your HOOK sentence (grab the reader's attention!):

Try starting with a question, exciting fact, or surprising statement.

7. Write your BACKGROUND INFO sentence (give context):

What does the reader need to know about your topic?

8. Write your MAIN IDEA sentence (what is your paragraph about?):

This tells the reader exactly what you will discuss.

9. Now put it all together! Write your complete introductory paragraph using your three sentences from Part 2:

10. Read your paragraph aloud. What makes your hook sentence interesting?