Writing a “Hook” Sentence
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       A “hook” is the first sentence of the 
      introduction paragraph in an essay. It 
     should grab the reader and “reel”  them in 
      without giving away too much about the 
                story!
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     There are many different ways to write a 
             hook sentence. 
  Something to think about..
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    As we learn about the different types of hook 
    sentences, keep in mind that Ms. Witt needs 
    help writing her next Small Moment Story 
    about Karaoke Night!!
   Ba-da-bing Hook!
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    A ba-da-bing hook sentence tells the reader where the author 
    was during the story, how the author felt, and some things the 
    author saw or smelled or heard around them in that moment. 
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    Example: As I tip toed down the hall, I saw the hall closet door. 
    “Could my presents be hidden in there?” I wondered. 
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    Ask Ms. Witt how she felt and what kinds of things were around 
    her at karaoke night, where was she? What was she looking at? 
    Who was with her?
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    Ms. Witt’s Example: 
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  Question Hook?
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    A question hook is exactly how it sounds, the first 
    sentence of the first paragraph begins with a question!
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    Example: Have you ever wanted something you knew 
    was bad for you?
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    What kind of question can we begin Ms. Witt’s karaoke 
    narrative about?
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    Ms. Witt’s Example: 
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  ‘Live in my Memory’ Hook
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    This type of hook begins a story with the memory 
    itself..what the story is actually about. 
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    Example: The day I got to fly through the trees is a day 
    that will live in my memory forever. 
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    Think of a ‘Live in my Memory’ Hook for Ms. Witt’s 
    story!
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    Ms. Witt’s Example: 
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