Directions: Yvette is eager to work on her first draft, but she needs some advice. Help her by answering the following questions."I almost always begin a paragraph with a topic sentence. Now that I'm writing an essay with an introductory paragraph, I assume I should begin that paragraph with my thesis statement. Is this correct?"

What advice can you give Yvette about introductory paragraphs?

Definitely begin your introductory paragraph with your thesis. Make sure that you state your main idea in the very first sentence of your essay so that your reader will knowright from the startwhat your essay is about. Theses and topic sentences are basically the same thing.

Begin an introductory paragraph with a hook: an attention-grabbing statement such as a question, a quotation, an anecdote (which is a short story or description), or a surprising statistic or fact. Your thesis statement will be most powerful if you place it at the end of the introduction.

Yvette is ready to write her thesison the process to follow when you're involved in a car accident. Which of the following is the best choice?

Don't let a car accident ruin your day; instead, focus on the three easy steps you can take at the scene to resolve the problem and get back to your life.

If your car has been damaged in a car accident, there are some straightforward steps you can follow to determine the best auto body shop for your needs.

Whether you're the driver at fault or the innocent party, a car accident can have several lasting effects on your driving record and your bank account.

Yvette must now determine which information to include in her body paragraphs. Which of the following would make good topic sentences?Check all that apply.

Lastly, document the scene of the accident and exchange information with the other party.

Once you're assured of everyone's safety, determine whether or not to call for police assistance.

If you are uneasy providing your personal contact information to the other driver, simply give him or her your insurance policy information.

First, determine whether everyone involved in the car accident is all right.

The auto insurance claims adjusters will communicate with each other and share any pertinent information without the other party ever having to know.

What information would you advise Yvette to cover in her concluding paragraph?Check all that apply.

A final idea: advice to the reader or a solution to a problem

A new point not previously discussed in the essay

A restatement of the thesis from her introduction

A reflection on her explanation or argument

A summary of her main points