# Lesson 5: Write Effective Introductions

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## Objective

I can write an engaging introduction that includes a hook, brief context, and a clear focus for my paragraph.

## Materials

- Keyboard device (laptop/tablet) ⌨️
- Writing Pad (below)
- Optional: notebook for hook ideas

Three-part intro: Hook → Context → Focus (what the paragraph will explain).

## Mini-lesson — Hook, Context, Focus

1. Hook: grab attention (question, bold fact, short story).
2. Context: give just enough background to orient readers.
3. Focus: state what the paragraph will explain or argue.
4. Keep it short: 2–3 sentences total for a single paragraph.
5. Avoid spoilers: don’t dump all details in the intro.

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## Guided Practice — Writing Pad (Keyboard)

Prompt: Write a 2–3 sentence introduction for “Why reading every day matters.”

- Plan: Try a hook (question or surprising fact).
- Draft: Add brief context and a clear focus.
- Edit: Remove extra details better saved for the body.

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## Drag & Drop — Build Strong Introductions

Drag a word and release it inside a slot to drop it. Chips stay within their own question. After several tries, the answer will be shown automatically.

A hook grabs attention at the start.
Context gives background so readers are not confused.
A clear focus tells what the paragraph will explain.
Ask a question or share a surprising fact to hook readers.
Keep the introduction short and save details for the body.
Transitions like for example or because belong in the body.
Avoid starting with I think because it sounds weak.
Match the hook to the topic so the start feels relevant.
State a clear focus that guides the rest of the paragraph.
Reread the introduction to cut extra words and keep it tight.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Which set belongs in an introduction?

evidence, charts, citations hook, context, focus conclusion, summary, bibliography

#### 2) Best hook for “Reading every day matters”:

How many new words did you learn this week? Books have pages. I will talk about reading.

#### 3) Context should…

include all details be a long story give just enough background

#### 4) The focus sentence should…

clearly state the main point list three quotes repeat the title

#### 5) Which belongs in the body, not the intro?

a short question several facts and examples the main idea

#### 6) A strong introduction is usually…

seven sentences one word two to three sentences

#### 7) Which opening is weakest?

I think maybe reading helps. Reading helps us grow in many ways. Did you know reading can strengthen your brain?

#### 8) A good hook should…

ignore the topic relate to the topic include a bibliography

#### 9) The focus sentence helps the reader by…

adding a joke changing the topic setting expectations for the body

#### 10) When revising your introduction, first…

remove extra words add five examples start with a conclusion

#### 11) Which is a type of hook?

bibliography surprising fact full data table

#### 12) A strong introduction fits…

any random topic the bibliography style the audience and purpose

#### 13) Which mistake hurts an introduction?

revealing all supporting details starting with a question providing brief context

#### 14) The sentence that states what will be explained is the…

conclusion focus citation

#### 15) A hook fails if it…

is a short question relates to the topic distracts from the topic

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Opens with a relevant hook Provides brief, helpful context States a clear focus for the paragraph Keeps length concise (2–3 sentences)

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can write a hook, context, and focus 🙂 I need to make hooks more relevant 😅 It was tricky to keep it short

#### I will practice…

Cutting extra words Matching the hook to my topic Stating a clear focus
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