1. Catching the Reader’s Attention
The Hook
Catching the Reader’s Attention

2. The Hook
To catch the reader, use a hook in the introductory paragraph.
Ask the reader a question.
Use Onomatopoeia to create an interesting beginning. (Sound)
Begin with an action. .

3. The Hook Ask the Reader A Question
Entice the reader to continue reading to find the answer.
Example: Have you ever had a day that just felt like everything went wrong?

4. The Hook: Question
Ask the reader a question.
Have you ever…?

5. The Hook: Question
Ask the reader a question.
Do you…?

6. The Hook: Question
Ask the reader a question.
Why would you…?

7. The Hook: Question
Ask the reader a question.
Would you…?

8. The Hook: Question
Ask the reader a question.
Can you…?

9. The Hook: Question
Ask the reader a question.
What do you…?

10. The Hook: Question
Ask the reader a question.
How would you…?

11. My Most Embarrassing Day
The Hook: Question
My Most Embarrassing Day
Have you ever had a day when nothing went right?
Do you ever feel like everything is going against you?
Can you remember a day when everything went wrong?

12. My Best Friend The Hook: Question
Have you ever had a friend who could tell you what you were thinking?
Do you have a friend you could call on at anytime?
Can you think of someone who knows your deepest thoughts?

13. The Hook: Question My Summer Vacation
Do you remember a summer that went by as quickly as this summer?
What would you think would be an interesting way to spend the summer?
Can you imagine spending the summer ---(insert your summer activity)?

14. Using A Hook
Reread the writing prompt and try to think of a question to ask to get the reader involved in your composition.

15. The Hook: Onomatopoeia
Start your composition with an entertaining flair by using Onomatopoeia.
Example: “Boo! Hiss! I shuddered at the strange noises coming from the basement of the abandoned house.

16. The Hook: Onomatopeia
HOOO! HOOO! An owl swooped down toward me, complaining that I’d set up my tent in his part of the forest! This was the first moment that began my camping adventure.

17. The Hook: Begin with action
Action can grab the reader and get them interested in the events very quickly.
Example: I swung my backpack over my shoulder and headed into the woods. It would be a great day for a campout.

18. Grab your reader with an action hook.
The Hook: Action
Grab your reader with an action hook.
Excitedly, I began to climb the enormous mountain before me. Deep inside I wondered if I’d really be able to accomplish such a huge climb.

19. The Hook
Use a hook to lure the reader into the composition.

20. The Hook: Take Away Endings
Wrap up your composition with a great ending.
Boring: So that is the end of the story about how I survived the avalanche.

21. The Hook: Take Away Endings
Use take away endings to create VOICE in your writing piece..
Interesting ending: That day I learned a valuable lesson about the dangers of avalanches. It is so important to always be prepared.

22. The Hook: Take Away Endings
There are 2 kinds of take away endings.
Lesson Learned.
2. Changed my life.

23. The Hook: Take Away Endings
Lesson Learned
Example: I learned a lot that day about soccer. But more importantly, I learned about friendship and teamwork. Both are more important than soccer.

24. The Hook: Take Away Endings
Lesson Learned.
Example: I’ll always be grateful to Mrs. Poree for teaching me about science. Maybe one day I’ll be able to help someone the way she helped me.

25. The Hook: Take Away Endings
Changed my life.
Example: When we finally made it home after the big storm, I knew my life would never be the same again. I was so thankful that our family was safe and sound.

26. The Hook: Take Away Endings
Changed my life.
Example: Spending time with grandpa when I was a child changed my life forever. Grandpa taught me how to be the person I am today.

27. The Hook: Your Turn
Look at the next slide and create a HOOK.

28. The Hook

29. The Ending: Lesson Learned

30. The Ending: Changed My Life