Types of Hooks TYPES OF HOOKS 1. Question – Ask a Question to create a picture in the reader’s mind. Example: Have you ever been so afraid your fingers and toes grow dangerously cold? 2. Quote – A line from a book, show, movie or person. Example: “Be the change you want to see” - Gandhi 3. Onomatopoeia – Sound Words. Example: Boom! Pow! 4. Snapshot Setting: A quick picture with details of the setting. Example: In the middle of the lush forest was one ancient solitary ash tree. It roots protruded out in all directions creating little seats for critters of the woods. “The elements of organization can and must be taught. Often teachers just assign writing, believing that students know what we mean when we talk about organization. Don’t take this for granted! Really TEACH organization so that students go beyond the same tired old formula for writing that has been around for year. Make them realize that interesting writing is about great beginning lines that hook the reader, a storyline that is interesting and an ending that really satisfies the reader.”

Types of Hooks TYPES OF HOOKS 5. Snapshot Character: A quick picture with details of a character. Example: At 6 feet, 5 inches, Brandon towered above the others. His blue-green eyes searched the night for the source of the sound, but he saw nothing. 6. Song: A line or two of a favorite song. Example: “That’s what makes your beautiful” was painstakingly blaring through the radio for the zillionth time that day. 7.. Interjection: Quick, often shouted words Examples: Aha!, Stop!, Ugh!, Help!, Well!, YOW!, Brrrr!, Yummy! 8. Foreshadowing: A little preview of what will happen. Example: If only Brandon had known the danger before he stepped into the forest. “The elements of organization can and must be taught. Often teachers just assign writing, believing that students know what we mean when we talk about organization. Don’t take this for granted! Really TEACH organization so that students go beyond the same tired old formula for writing that has been around for year. Make them realize that interesting writing is about great beginning lines that hook the reader, a storyline that is interesting and an ending that really satisfies the reader.”

Types of Hooks TYPES OF HOOKS 9. Startling Statistic: A fact with numbers that ties into your writing. Example:  It is estimated that 160,000 children intentionally skip school each day to avoid being bullied. 10. Dialogue- Two or more people talking Example: What can we do in class today?" said Mr. Snyder. “We could get fit using my new and improved exercise video. Look at these muscles!” responded Hayden. 11. Action/Suspense: Start in the middle of the action Example: Deeper and deeper they went into the forest until they could no longer see their feet because of the dense fog. 12. Simile: Like or As Comparison Example: Fast as lightning, Brandon sprang into the air and tackled Rowan. They both tumbled to safety. “The elements of organization can and must be taught. Often teachers just assign writing, believing that students know what we mean when we talk about organization. Don’t take this for granted! Really TEACH organization so that students go beyond the same tired old formula for writing that has been around for year. Make them realize that interesting writing is about great beginning lines that hook the reader, a storyline that is interesting and an ending that really satisfies the reader.”