Short Story Intros
What is a hook?
The beginning of an introductory paragraph that is meant to intrigue your reader and latch them into continuing the story.
The original model of something from which others are copied OR a typical example of something.
What is archetype?
What Canadian river is home to many First Nations peoples and travels into Alaska?
Yukon River.
Provide two examples of renewable energy.
Solar panels, windmills.
Rivers are found on all continents except...?
Antartica
How long should your introductory paragraph be?
3-4 sentences.
What are flows of seawater that move in one direction?
Ocean currents.
What are the three main principles of living sustainably?
Environmental, social, economic.
What percentage of Earth's fresh water is available to humans?
1%
Name two styles of hooks.
Begin in the middle of action.
Insert a strong, curious sentence.
Use intriguing dialogue.
Build the atmosphere by describing the setting.
Distrustful of others' motives.
What is cynical?
Which bank of a river is more subject to erosion and which bank is more subject to deposition?
Outer bank --> erosion.
Inner bank --> deposition.
What two other elements must affordable housing meet for it to be considered affordable housing?
Safe and adequate.
How much oil does the world consume every day?
122 million bathtubs.
The following hook is an example of what style?
The knife skimmed the tip of Tara's ear, forcing a drop of blood to slip down her neck.
Beginning in the middle of action.
Sociable and outgoing.
What is gregarious?
What is a continental shelf?
Shallow area of the ocean close to the land.
What is geothermal energy?
Thermal energy from Earth.
What is a large, circular oceanic surface current?
Gyre.
Change this sentence into an exciting hook: Carmen sat in her treehouse and played cards with friends.
*You may not use the prompt example from Short Stories 400.
Multiple answers accepted and will be approved by Miss Holly.
Reserved or quiet.
What is reticent?
What is salinity?
The saltiness or dissolved salt content of a body of water.
What is environmental stewardship?
Decisions, choices, and actions that have a positive impact on the environment.
How does a solar plastic water bottle light bulb work?
A plastic bottle with water and bleach (to prevent algae growth) is inserted in a hole in the ceiling where half the bottle is below the ceiling and half the bottle is above. The bottle uses sunlight to refract light into the room.