Hooks Poll

PROMPT: What is one change you would make to improve your school, and why?

• "Imagine a school where students actually looked forward to every single class. What would it take to make that happen?"

• The cafeteria food is so bad that students joke it could double as science experiments. This is just one of the reasons our school needs change.

• A recent study showed that students who have a say in their school policies are 30% more likely to succeed academically.

Should students be allowed to use smartphones in the classroom?

• (Question): "How often do you check your phone during class—and does it help or hurt your learning?"

• (Fact): "A recent study found that students who use phones in class are 20% more likely to miss key information."

• (Statement): "Smartphones are a tool, not a toy, but in classrooms, they often become a major distraction."

Essay Prompt: Should schools dedicate more time to physical education? Why or why not?

• (Question): "What if a simple 30-minute workout at school could boost your mood and your grades?"

• (Fact): "Studies show that students who exercise regularly perform 15% better academically."

• (Statement): "Physical education isn’t just about fitness; it’s about building lifelong habits of health and success."

What steps should schools take to become more environmentally friendly?

• (Question): "What would our school look like if every student and teacher committed to reducing waste?"

• (Fact): "The average school produces about 20,000 pounds of waste per year, much of which is recyclable."

• (Statement): "Schools have the power to lead by example, and going green should be a top priority."

What is your favorite novel, and why do you love it?

• (Question): "Have you ever read a book so gripping that you couldn’t put it down?"

• (Fact): "The average American reads about 12 books a year—what makes one stand out as your favorite?"

• (Statement): "Great novels aren’t just stories; they are worlds you never want to leave."

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Essay Prompt: What recent world event has had the greatest impact on you, and why?

• (Question): "How do you think world events shape the way we live our everyday lives?"

• (Fact): "In 2023, over 100 countries signed a global climate agreement to reduce carbon emissions."

• (Statement): "World events don’t just happen on a distant stage; they ripple into our lives in unexpected ways."

Essay Prompt: What is your favorite movie, and how does it inspire or entertain you?

• (Question): "What makes a movie unforgettable—is it the story, the characters, or how it makes you feel?"

• (Fact): "The top-grossing film of all time, Avatar, earned over $2.9 billion worldwide."

• (Statement): "Movies have the power to transport us to different worlds while helping us understand our own."

Essay Prompt: What qualities make someone a good friend?

• (Question): "What does it mean to truly be there for someone when they need you the most?"

• (Fact): "Psychologists say strong friendships can boost happiness, reduce stress, and even help you live longer."

• (Statement): "A good friend isn’t just someone to laugh with—they’re someone who stands by you no matter what."

Essay Prompt: If you could travel to any time in the past or future, where would you go, and why?

• (Question): "If you could step into a time machine right now, where would it take you?"

• (Fact): "Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity suggests time travel might be scientifically possible someday."

• (Statement): "Time travel may be a fantasy, but imagining it reveals what we truly value about history or the future."

Essay Prompt: How does music impact your life?

• (Question): "Have you ever heard a song that instantly changed your mood?"

• (Fact): "Listening to music releases dopamine, the brain’s ‘feel-good’ chemical, making us happier and more focused."

• (Statement): "Music isn’t just background noise—it’s a soundtrack to our emotions and memories."