Thesis Statements and Hooks

Hooks, Transitions, and Thesis

​Thesis Statement

​Topic + Assertion + Because = Thesis

​Types of Hooks

• Interesting Question: Poses a question that engages the reader.

• ​Riddle: A question that is a riddle.

• ​Opinion: Start off stating what you think.

• ​Definition: When a concept is crucial.

• ​Figurative Language: Creative use of a similie, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, idom...etc.

• ​Significant Quotation: Instant ethos from a trusted source.

• ​Personal Experience: Share your story through pathos or ethos.

​The Transition

One to two sentences linking the Hook to your thesis statement to provide a smooth transition placed between the Hook and the Thesis Statement

Open Ended

Create an introductory paragraph on the following question: Do memes make the internet a better place?

Requirements:  Riddle hook, transition sentences, and thesis statement

Open Ended

Create an introductory paragraph on the following question: Should students get mental health days off from school?

Requirements:  Opinion hook, transition sentences, and thesis statement

Open Ended

Create an introductory paragraph on the following question: How should we punish sports cheaters?

Requirements:  Figurative language hook, transition sentences, and thesis statement

Open Ended

Create an introductory paragraph on the following question: Are emotional support animals a scam?

Requirements:  Your choice of  hook, transition sentences, and thesis statement

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