Name that Hook
This type of hook grabs the reader by making them think.
What is a question?
The job of a topic sentence is to state the...
What is the main idea?
Transition words are like _______ that connect ideas.
What are bridges?
What are the two essential parts of an introductory paragraph? What are a hook and a topic sentence?
What are a hook and a topic sentence?
What is the very first sentence of an introduction called?
What is a hook?
"The Earth is 4.5 billion years old." This is an example of what kind of hook?
What is an interesting fact?
True or False: The topic sentence is always the very first sentence.
What is False? (It usually comes after the hook).
Which transition word would you use to show a different opinion: 'therefore' or 'however'?
What is 'however'?
Which part comes first: the hook or the topic sentence?
What is the hook?
True or False: You should use the same type of hook for every paragraph you write.
What is False? (You should vary your hooks to keep your writing interesting).
"Pizza is the world's most perfect food." This is an example of what kind of hook?
What is a bold statement?
A good topic sentence acts like a _______ for the rest of the paragraph.
What is a roadmap or guide?
This transition word is good for starting the last step in a sequence.
What is 'finally' or 'lastly'?
The main goal of an introduction is to grab the reader's _______.
What is attention?
If your topic sentence is "School uniforms have several benefits," what might the next paragraph be about?
What is one of the benefits of school uniforms?
This type of hook uses a very short, personal story to connect with the reader.
What is an anecdote?
Identify the topic sentence: "Have you ever seen a shooting star? Comets are fascinating objects in our solar system."
What is "Comets are fascinating objects in our solar system"?
Name a transition word you could use to add another idea.
What is 'in addition,' 'also,' or 'furthermore'?
Create a two-sentence introduction for the topic 'dogs' using a question hook.
Answers can vary: (Example) What is "Have you ever had a loyal friend who is always happy to see you? Dogs make wonderful pets because they are loving and fun."
What is the name for the smooth flow between paragraphs, often helped by transition words?
What is coherence?
Which hook is better for a serious report: a funny story or a surprising fact?
What is a surprising fact?
How could you improve this topic sentence: "This paragraph is about recess."
What is "Recess is an important part of the school day because it helps students focus"?
Which transition shows a cause-and-effect relationship: 'for example' or 'as a result'?
What is 'as a result'?
What is wrong with this introduction: "Elephants are the largest land animals. This paragraph is about why video games are fun."
What is "The hook does not match the topic sentence"?
Create a two-sentence introduction for the topic 'space exploration' using a bold statement hook.
Answers can vary: (Example) What is "Humanity's future lies among the stars, not on Earth. Exploring space is the most important mission we have to ensure our survival."