1. Writing a Catchy Composition
The Hook
Writing a
Catchy
Composition

2. So whats the purpose of The Hook
Use a hook to lure the reader into the composition.

3. The Hook
To catch the reader, use a hook in the introductory paragraph.
Ask the reader a question.
Use a catchy phrase or quote.
Make an exclamatory sentence.
Use a lead in sentence that entices the reader to read on.

4. The Hook
The introductory paragraph begins with the hook, which combines with the topic sentence to form the first sentence.
The topic sentence can also directly follow the hook in the introductory paragraph.

5. The Hook Ask the Reader A Question
Entice the reader to continue reading to find the answer.
The question may be require an answer, but the reader will still be hooked to draw his/her own conclusions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. 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?

14. 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?

15. 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)?

16. The Hook: Phrase or Quote
Start your composition with an entertaining flair by using a catchy phrase.
“Girls just wanna have fun,” would describe my best friend.
Short and sweet is the best way to sum up my summer vacation.
If anything can go wrong it will, at least, that was my experience on Friday the 13th.

17. The Hook: Exclamatory Sentence
Vivid exclamatory sentences start the composition off with a bang!
Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine a worse day!
My summer vacation was gone in a hot flash!
She’s smart, she’s caring, she’s funny; and she’s my best friend!

18. The lead in sentence makes the reader want to learn more.
The Hook: Lead In
Your mind begins to imagine all sorts of reasons, and you are determined to find out.
The lead in sentence makes the reader want to learn more.

19. The Hook: Lead In Most of the time I look forward to summer vacation.
Kind, loving, trustworthy, and covered with fur describes my best friend.
It had to end better than it started, at least, I would have hoped so.
Most of the time I look forward to summer vacation.

20. The Hook
In the introductory paragraph, use techniques that hook the reader.
Ask a question.
Use a catchy phrase or quote.
Make an exclamatory sentence.
Use a lead in sentence that entices the reader to read on.

21. So whats the purpose of The Hook
Use a hook to lure the reader into the composition.

22. Writing a Catchy Introduction to hook your readers
The Techniques
Writing a
Catchy
Introduction to hook your readers

23. Lead in sentence to hook your reader
1. Dialogue
“ Hurry or you’ll be late!” called my mother from the bottom of the stairs. “Today of all days you want to be on time.” If I had only know what that day would bring, I would have stayed in bed.
Technique
Lead in sentence to hook your reader

24. Hook to lead your reader on
2. A Question
Have you ever had a day when you wished you had stayed in bed? As I rushed to catch the bus on what seemed to be a perfectly normal day I had no idea what was ahead of me.
Technique
Hook to lead your reader on

25. Description
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. The look on my face was one of confidence and contentment. With a jerk the bus rumbled down the road and I was on my way into one of the worst days of my life.

26. Lead in sentence to hook your reader
4. Sound Effects
“Buzzzzzz!” The sound of my alarm clock droned in my ears as I struggled to come awake. With a start I sat straight up in my bed. This was my big day and I had to be on time.
Technique
Lead in sentence to hook your reader

27. So whats the purpose of The Techniques
To catch your fish, the readers, for them to read on.
A good start to hook the readers onto the topic.

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