Hooks
What is a hook?
It’s the first sentence that drives the attention of the reader.
in what paragraph is the evidence located?
In the body paragraphs.
What is a claim?
A claim is the principal idea that you want to prove in your essay.
What is the introduction?
The introduction is the first part of the essay where things like the hook and thesis are presented.
In Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, how can Ari’s silence help us understand that hiding feelings is harmful?
Who’s silence makes him feel confused and alone.
What is a question hook?
A question hook is an opening thought, that provokes question and attention to the reader.
What is the evidence used for?
The evidence are facts, data, and information, to support your claim
Where do we usually find claims in argumentative essays?
In the introduction.
Where are the body paragraphs located?
After the introduction and before the conclusion.
What is a weak hook?
A weak hook is an opening sentence that fails to grab attention, mostly being general, and with lacks of relevance to the argument.
What is analysis?
The analysis is where the writer explains the evidence.
Is this claim correct?: “Social media is bad.”
No, because it’s too general, and we cannot specify it, into something when arguing.
What function does a conclusion have?
The conclusion is where you summarize your whole argument and essay.
What is a statistical hook?
An opening statement with a certain number or fact.
What is a lack of analysis?
When you give evidence, without explaining it.
Turn this topic into a good and strong claim: “School food.”
School food should be required, because they maintain the students strong, and active.
Name three introduction components.
1. Hook.
2. Context.
3. Thesis statement.