Lesson Objective

Students will develop an understanding of how to properly write an informative introductory paragraph.

How does an effective writer hook and hold the reader's attention?

Inform
Facts
Data
Explanation
Sources
Thesis
Hook

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.2.a

DOK Level 2

Sentence starters
Leveled texts

Students will write an informative introductory paragraph following their research.