How to Write a Hook

What type of hook is this?

I was living in Arkansas the first time I met prejudice face to face.

• Question

• Thesis

• Specific Details

• Personal Anecdote

What type of hook is this?

Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it.

• Fascinating Fact

• Personal Anecdote

• Reversal of Expectation

• Thesis

What type of hook is this?

I will always remember my grandmother for her kindness and generosity, her wrinkly but gentle hands soothing away my tears when unkind words brought forth my waterworks.

• Thesis

• Reversal of Expectations

• Anecdotal

• Specific Details

Which type of hook is this?

John Wooden once said, "Never mistake activity for achievement."

• Question

• Anecdote

• Quote

• Interesting Fact

Which type of hook is this?

Approximately 17% (or 12.7 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese.

• Statistics

• Interesting Fact

• Thesis

• Quote

One type of hook you can use for writing is called an anecdote. What is the definition of anecdote?

• A short explanation of the topic

• A short story

• An interesting fact

• A question that has a yes or no answer.

T or F: The first sentence of your introduction is the first chance a writer has to capture the attention of the reader.

• True

• False

• Both

Is this a hook?

Don't use that soap! Over 40 brands of popular hand soap have been found to contain fecal matter!

• Yes

• No

Which hook technique did the writer use?

"The giant prison, grey and made only of brick and concrete, seemed cold in comparison to the warm environment of the school classroom that the convicts once belonged to."

• Humor

• Vivid description

• Personal story

• Anecdote

Is this an effective hook that you could use in your writing?

If you're looking for beautiful scenery, relaxing breezes, and delicious food, then look no further than Fiji!

• Yes

• No