Compose an informational introduction (hook + topic + roadmap) and a strong conclusion (restate + so-what)
Exercise Difficulty 2 ~7 min eng.g3.s.ex_03

Introduction Draft

Prompt

Pick your expert topic. Choose ONE hook type (surprising fact, question, or vivid image). Draft a 3-4 sentence INTRODUCTION that has: (1) HOOK, (2) TOPIC STATEMENT, (3) ROADMAP previewing three body-paragraph focuses.

M-3-S-EX-03 Illustration
Reference image of a Grade-3 introduction draft with HOOK underlined in red, TOPIC STATEMENT in blue, and ROADMAP in gre

Reference image of a Grade-3 introduction draft with HOOK underlined in red, TOPIC STATEMENT in blue, and ROADMAP in green. Print-ready 8.5x11.

How it's presented
mode handwriting paper single line g3
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
Hook present (one of 3 types)Topic statement presentRoadmap names 3 focusesCapitals + periods
Hints
  1. Pick the hook that fits your topic.
  2. Roadmap frame: 'In this essay you will learn ___, ___, and ___.'
Misconceptions to watch
  • Writes a hook unrelated to topic.
  • Skips the roadmap.
  • Roadmap names only 1-2 focuses instead of 3.