Hooks
True or False: All essays need to have a hook.
True! Whether you are writing an informational or opinion essay, you need to have a hook to grab your readers' attention.
True or False: The hook is not part of the introduction paragraph.
False! The hook is the first sentence of the introduction paragraph.
True or False: You can use OREO for the body paragraph when you are creating an Opinion Essay.
True! You can absolutely use OREO for opinion writing. Each letter in OREO stands for a sentence: Opinion, Reason, Example, and your Opinion restated.
It is suggested to add an additional example with a source listed to boost your writing.
True or False: I can end my essay with one sentence.
False! You need to have a conclusion paragraph which means you need to have multiple sentences.
How do you end a sentence?
By pressing the "." key and then "space" to start a new sentence.
True or False: You can ask a question for your hook.
True! If you are writing an opinion essay, you can ask a question or give your opinion on the topic. If you are writing an informational essay, you can ask a question to state a fact.
True or False: I can state my opinion when I am creating an informational essay.
False! You never want to do this. Make sure that you read the directions carefully! If it says you are creating an informational essay, you only want to state facts about your topic.
True or False: You can use OREO for the body paragraph when you are creating an Informational Essay.
False! You cannot use OREO when creating an informational essay.
It is suggested to use the format "Topic, Fact, Reason, Example, Example with source, and Restate the Topic" to boost your essay for informational writing.
How many sentences should be in a conclusion paragraph?
A conclusion paragraph should have 3 to 4 sentences. You should restate the main topic or opinion, list one or two reasons/examples, and leave readers with a final thought about the topic.
How do you begin a new paragraph?
By pressing "enter" two times.
What is the purpose of hooks?
To grab the reader's attention and make them interested in learning or reading more about a topic.
Yes or No: Is this a good informational introduction paragraph?
"Zoos are special places where people can see and learn about animals from all over the world. They provide a safe home for many animals, especially those that are endangered or need protection. In this essay, I will share the benefits of zoos and how they help animals and people."
Yes! This informational introduction paragraph has a hook, shares a fact about the topic, and tells the audience what they will be talking about in their body paragraph (their main topic).
Write the letter: How do I share information that I got from the third source called "Zoos: Helpful or Harmful?"
A.) "In source 3, it says that ____."
B.) "According to Zoos: Helpful or Harmful?, ____."
C.) "Source 3 said ____."
D.) "In the article Zoos: Helpful or Harmful?, ____."
Trick question! These are all great examples of using a source or article. You can use the title or the article/source number.
You should be informing the audience each time that you use information from one of the sources using one of those sentence starters.
True or False: you should never use transition phrases (First, Lastly, In conclusion) in your essay, but especially not in the conclusion.
False! You should always use transitional phrases when necessary and it is definitely important to use them to show the audience that the end of the essay is coming up by saying "In conclusion, ____."
How do you do a capital letter?
By holding "shift" and pressing the letter you want capitalized.
Write the letter: Which of the following is a good example of a hook?
A.) "In my opinion, I think that ants are fascinating insects because they eat plants."
B.) "Did you know that ants eat dead plants?"
C.) "Ants are six-legged insects that help the Earth's environment by dead plants and organisms."
Trick question! These are all great examples of a hook. Choice A is great for opinion writing, Choice B is great for opinion and informational writing, and Choice C is great for informational writing.
Yes or No: Is this a good opinion introduction paragraph?
"Did you know that ants are some of the coolest insects in nature? Even though they are tiny, they do important jobs that help the environment. I believe ants are amazing because they are super strong, great team players, and help keep nature clean."
Yes! This opinion introduction paragraph uses a question hook to share the authors' opinion, states a fact, and shares what they will talk about in the next paragraph (their main topics.)
Yes or No: Is this a good opinion body paragraph?
"I think zoos are important because they help protect animals. Some animals are endangered, which means there are not many left in the wild. For example, zoos give these animals a safe place to live and help them have babies so they don’t disappear. Source 3 tells us that zookeepers also take care of the animals by feeding them and making sure they are healthy. This is why I believe zoos are good for animals."
Yes! This paragraph follows OREO, uses a transition phrase, and informs the audience where they got information from (source 3).
Yes or No: Is this a good opinion conclusion paragraph?
"In conclusion, ants are amazing insects that do a lot to help nature. They are super strong, great at working together, and help keep the environment clean. Even though some people might not like them, I think ants deserve our respect because they make a big difference in the world."
Yes! This is an amazing conclusion paragraph for an opinion essay. They let us know the essay was ending with a transition phrase, briefly shared their reasons and examples, and left us thinking about the impact ants have.
How do you type a question "?" mark?
By holding "shift" and the "?" key you will have typed a "?".
Create an informational hook based on this prompt: you can ask a question or share an interesting a fact from the passage.
"Zoos are places where people can visit animals from different parts of the world. They help keep animals safe and teach people about them. At the zoo, you might see tigers, giraffes, bears, and many other creatures. Zookeepers take care of the animals by giving them food and making sure they are healthy. Some zoos also help animals that are sick or in danger of disappearing. Going to the zoo is a great way to learn about wildlife!"
Examples: "Zoos can be found all over the world.", "Did you know that zoos help animals that are sick or in danger?", and "Zoos can help visitors learn about wildlife."
How many sentences should be in an introduction paragraph?
3 sentences - your hook, either your opinion (opinion essay)/fact (informational essay), and your main topic or reason that you will be writing about.
How many sentences should be in a body paragraph?
There should be 5 or more sentences in a body paragraph.
If you are writing an opinion essay, it is recommended to use OREEO (Opinion, Reason, Example, ANOTHER Example (with a source), and Restate your Opinion).
If you are writing an informational essay, it is recommended to the format of Topic, Fact, Reason, Example, Fact, Restate Topic.
Yes or No: Is this a good informational conclusion paragraph?
"Zoos have a lot of animals. People can visit zoos and look at them. Some animals are in cages, and some have big spaces to walk around. Zoos give animals food and water. That is what zoos are."
No! This is not a good example of an informational conclusion. For informational essays, it is recommended to use a transition phrase and restate the main topic, share an interesting fact or a reason/example, and close your essay with an idea or thought that makes the audience think about your topic.
What is wrong with this paragraph?
"zoos are places where people can see animals from all over the world.they help protect animals and teach people about them.in a zoo, you can see lions, elephants, monkeys, and many other animals.zookeepers take care of the animals by feeding them and keeping them safe.some zoos also help sick or endangered animals so they do not disappear.visiting a zoo is a fun way to learn about nature!"
There are no capital letters and there are no spaces after the periods.