1. You Can be “Captain Hook”
Techniques to use in an introduction that are guaranteed to “HOOK” your readers!

2. Starting Your Narrative
Begin with a HOOK.
A HOOK is a 1-2 sentences that are creative, interesting, and sparks your reader’s attention.
A good HOOK will make the reader want to keep reading.

3. Techniques to HOOK your readers
Dialogue – begin with someone saying something. “Hurry, or you’ll be late!” called my mother from the bottom of the stairs. “You’ll want to be on time today, of all days!”
A Question – Address your reader with a question.
Have you ever had a day when you wished you had stayed in bed?
Vivid Description – Use interesting descriptive words to spark reader’s attention.
“The sun was warm on my back as I raced toward the waiting yellow school bus. As I nestled into the worn leather seat I was greeted by the friendly voices of other excited children.”
Sound Effects – Use onomatopoeia to create sound.
“BUZZZZZZZZZ!” The sound of my alarm clock droned my ears as I struggled to come awake.
Techniques to HOOK your readers

4. Practice: Revise these sentences using each of the HOOK techniques.
My name is Kate. This is a story about the time that I went to the zoo.
One time I build a robot in my basement.
I will tell you about my adventure swimming at the lake.