Help your students write strong, confident introductions with this student-friendly reference and practice resource! Designed for upper elementary writers, this tool breaks down introductions into clear, manageable parts using sentence stems, transition words, and examples to support all learners.

Students will learn how to:

• Write engaging hooks to grab the reader’s attention
  
• Add 2–3 sentences of clear, general background information
  
• Craft a strong thesis statement that introduces three subtopics
  

This resource includes multiple types of hooks, transition words for background information, and thesis sentence stems, making it perfect for modeling, guided practice, independent writing, or interactive notebooks. A complete example introduction and student checklist are included to reinforce expectations and build writing independence.

✨ Perfect for information and expository writing
✨ Standards-based and workshop-model friendly
✨ Supports gradual release and diverse learners