Persuasive Writing Hooks

Interesting use of words intended to grab the reader’s attention at the beginning of a writing piece

• claim

• evidence

• hook

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

A Hook...

• Goes at the end of your intro

• Goes in your conclusion paragraph

• Is the first sentence of your essay

• catches your audience's attention

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which of the following are all types of hooks?

• Question, antidote, brain storm

• shocking statement, anecdote, riddle

• thesis statement, riddle, fragment technique

• Paragraph, anecdote, hooks

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which type of hook is this?

Spain, though hardly a literary powerhouse, translates more books in one year than the entire world has in the past one thousand years.

• Anecdote

• Interesting Fact

• Specific Details

• Statistics

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Is this an effective hook?

• Yes

• No

Your hook sets the tone for the entire essay.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

What is the primary purpose of a hook in persuasive writing?

• To provide evidence

• To grab the reader's attention

• To present a counterargument

• To summarize the main points

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8