Hooks for Persuasive Writing

The part of the introduction that catches the reader's attention is called the...?

• Hook
• Background Information
• Thesis Statement
• Claim 

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

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

• Yes

• No

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

The principal should not change the lunch to a healthier school lunch because the school will lost a lot of money.

• yes

• no

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

The school is legally responsible to serve one meal per day, but can the slop they call lunch actually be considered food?

• yes

• no

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

Although some people think we should not worry about hand soap corruption, hand soap should have better processing standards because it would keep people safe and provide a better product.

• Yes

• No

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

Students should be allowed to leave campus for lunch because they have their own transportation and deserve trust.

• Yes

• No

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

Before leaving for school, you should grab your book bag and all assignments needed for the day.

• Yes

• No

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

As a teen, Bill Gates used to go dumpster diving at his workplace, seeking information; that's how he got his hands on some impressive source codes.

• Yes

• No

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

There are three distinct parts of an introduction paragraph. What order should those three parts be in...? 

• Hook, Thesis Statement, Preview of Three Points 
• Hook, Thesis Statement, Claim
• Hook, Background Information, Thesis Statement 
• Background Information, Thesis Statement, Claim