Essay Hooks

All of the following are types of "hooks" except...?

• Quote

• Rhetorical Question

• Background Information

• Anecdote

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

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 or scene

• A striking fact or statistic

• A question that has a yes or no answer.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which type of hook is this?

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

• Question

• Anecdote

• Quote

• Interesting Fact

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following is NOT a common type of essay hook?

• Anecdote

• Statistic

• Definition

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D