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What is a thesis statement?
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The main idea of the essay. Thesis = topic of the essay + the point the writer is making.
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What is the hook-lead?
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The hook-lead provides readers with information about the topic that engages (hooks) them and smoothly leads them to the thesis statement.
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What are some strategies for writing the hook-lead?
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tell a brief story; give background information; ask a question(s); give examples
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