Hook or Attention Grabber

What is compared to making a great first impression in the text?

• Listening to music

• Playing a sport

• Eating a meal

• Writing an introduction

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What might happen if the introduction doesn't capture the reader's attention?

• The reader might not be motivated to continue reading

• The reader might continue reading with enthusiasm

• The reader might skip to the conclusion

• The reader might give the writer a reward

What analogy is used to explain losing interest?

• Walking out of a boring lecture

• Turning off a movie you don't like

• Unfollowing a social media account

• Closing a book you find dull

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What are hooks in writing intended to do?

• Conclude the argument

• Summarize the main points

• Introduce the characters

• Captivate the reader from the start

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is NOT a recommended way to start your writing?

• Asking if the reader wants to learn something

• Sharing a statistic

• Presenting a surprising fact

• Asking a series of intriguing questions

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What percentage example is given to illustrate a statistic hook?

• 57% of people talk more online than in real life

• 65% of students prefer online classes

• 30% of people have never left their home country

• 80% of people enjoy cooking at home

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of hook?

• A rhetorical question

• A super descriptive setting

• Some catchy dialogue

• A flashback

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the main purpose of using a hook in your writing?

• To lock in your reader's attention

• To comply with essay standards

• To make the text longer

• To show off your vocabulary

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which example of an introduction uses dialogue and action?

• Statistics show that reading improves memory.

• I always enjoyed quiet evenings at home.

• My neighbor's pet pig started chasing me, it's okay.

• "Run, Maggie!" shouted at me, out of breath.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What should you definitely not ask your reader in the introduction?

• What their opinion is on a topic

• What their favorite book is

• If they want to hear a story

• If they have ever been to Europe

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1