1. Writing the Introduction
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2. Writing Standards
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

3. Writing Task
Prompt: Write an explanatory essay for the school’s STEM Magazine in which you explain the effects of digital pollution. Your essay must be based on ideas and information that can be found in the passage set.
Remember to:
Manage your time wisely
read the passages;
plan your response;
write your response; and
revise and edit your response.
Use evidence from multiple sources
Avoid overly relying on one source
Write your response in the form of a multi-paragraph essay

4. Hook Transition sentence Thesis statement Preview sentence
attention-grabbing introductory sentence
Transition sentence
sentence that connects the hook with the thesis
Thesis statement
topic and point of your essay (the controlling idea)
Preview sentence
final sentence that gives the reader an idea of what’s to come

5. Ways to Hook the Reader Interesting Statement
attention-grabbing sentence related to the topic
Interesting Statement
direct quote about the topic from someone credible or attention-worthy
Quote
questions that get the reader thinking about the topic
Rhetorical Question(s)
brief story related to the topic
Anecdote
specific details that describe the topic
Description
beginning with an opposing viewpoint
Quick Switch

6. With a Partner Review your thesis statement.
Brainstorm hooks for your essay using one of the methods of introduction discussed in the lesson.
Write three examples on your handout.

7. On Your Own
Write your introduction in the space provided on your handout.
Quick Check: Label each sentence in your introduction.
H—Hook
T—Transition sentence
TS—Thesis statement
P—Preview sentence