ESL Writing - How to write a HOOK (Essay writing)

The video tutorial covers essay writing, focusing on crafting a compelling hook. It outlines the structure of a three-paragraph essay, including the introduction, body, and conclusion. The tutorial details four methods to create an attention-grabbing hook: surprising facts, questions, quotations, and descriptive words. It concludes with guidance on writing detailed sentences and a thesis statement.

What is the primary purpose of the first paragraph in a three-paragraph essay?

• To provide supporting details

• To restate the thesis

• To introduce the topic and include a hook

• To summarize the essay

Why is a hook important in the introduction of an essay?

• It grabs the reader's attention and encourages them to read further

• It provides a detailed explanation of the topic

• It summarizes the main points of the essay

• It restates the thesis statement

Which of the following is NOT a technique for writing an effective hook?

• Using descriptive words

• Asking a question

• Surprising the reader

• Using a complex mathematical equation

How can a writer surprise the reader in the hook of an essay?

• By summarizing the essay

• By starting with an unexpected twist

• By using a well-known fact

• By restating the thesis

What is a key element to include when using a quotation as a hook?

• A list of similar quotes

• A detailed explanation of the quote

• The source of the quotation

• The author's biography