Option 1: Introduction paragraph should include:

• Introductory Option (hook)
• Follow-up to Introductory Option (connect it to prompt)
• Three Details Sentences previewing the three subtopics
• Thesis Statement (what your essay is about)

Option 2: Introduction paragraph should include:

• Introductory Option (hook)
• Follow-up to Introductory Option (connect it to prompt)
• Three Details Sentences providing background information
• Thesis Statement (what your essay is about with a preview of the three subtopics)