Introduction writing worksheets for Grade 5 ELA

📚 Topic Summary

An introduction is the first paragraph of your essay, and it's super important! It grabs the reader's attention and tells them what your essay is all about. A good introduction usually has a hook, some background information, and a thesis statement (which is like the main point of your essay).

Introduction writing worksheets help you practice writing these different parts of an introduction. They can give you prompts, vocabulary, and exercises to make your introductions clear, interesting, and effective!

📝 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the term with its definition:

1. Term: Hook
2. Term: Background Information
3. Term: Thesis Statement
4. Term: Introduction
5. Term: Topic Sentence

1. Definition: The first paragraph of an essay that introduces the main idea.
2. Definition: A sentence that grabs the reader's attention.
3. Definition: Sentences that provide context and relevant details about the topic.
4. Definition: A sentence that states the main argument or point of the essay.
5. Definition: A sentence that introduces a paragraph.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the paragraph using the words from the box: thesis statement, hook, introduction, background information, engaging.

The _________ is the first paragraph of your essay. It should be _________ and make the reader want to keep reading. Start with a strong _________ to grab their attention. Then, provide some _________ to give context. Finally, end your introduction with your _________, which tells the reader what your essay will be about.

🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking

Imagine you are writing an essay about the importance of reading. Write a possible introduction for your essay.