The HOOK!

1. The HOOK! Catch the readers attention!

2. The HOOK! In your Opening Paragraph • CATCH the reader’s ATTENTION! • LURE the reader in with your HOOK! • Makes the reader want to read more of your writing!

3. How to HOOK a Reader • Ask the reader a question • Give an unusual detail • Use a strong statement • Give facts • Use a quote • Tug at heartstrings ♥ • Make your point CLEAR!

4. Ask a Question -???- • Did you know that a bear has 42 teeth? • Have you ever… • Do you… • Would you…

5. Give an Unusual Detail • The Atlantic Ocean is saltier than the Pacific Ocean. • Make it interesting but related to your topic!

6. Use a STRONGStatement • I firmly believe that a beach resort is the best place to visit for vacation. • It is obvious…

7. Give Facts! • When you are born you have blue eyes. • An ostrich’s eye is bigger than it’s brain. • It’s impossible to sneeze with your eye open. Make them interesting and relate to your topic!

8. Use a Quote • Wayne Gretzky once said, you miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take! • Walt Disney said there is more treasure in books than in all the pirates’ loot on Treasure Island.

9. Tug at Heart Strings ♥ • If you don’t let me have an Iguana, Lurch, the dog will eat it! • If you don’t buy these Girl Guide Cookies I won’t be able to go on our yearly trip.

10. Make your Opinion CLEAR! • I believe that… • It is obvious to me that… • There is no doubt in my mind that… • I know that…

11. Use a HOOK to grab your Reader’s ATTENTION! • The introduction starts with a HOOK. • Then clearly states your opinion.

12. Your TASK • Create a hook that relates to your topic and opinion, that will lure your audience in. • Find someone who has the same topic as you • Read your hooks aloud. • Decide on the best hook!