The part of the introductory paragraph that states the ideas that will be described in an informative text is the thesis.
The part of the introductory paragraph that typically states the ideas that will be described in an informative text is the thesis statement. The thesis statement is a concise summary of the main points or arguments that will be discussed in the body of the text. It helps to guide the reader and gives them an idea of what to expect from the rest of the essay or article. Therefore, the correct answer is "the thesis."
