What is a hook?
A hook is an interesting way to start an essay!
Should you start an essay with "Hello, my name is...?"
No! That might be okay for a speech, but not an essay.
What is it called when you ask the reader a question without wanting/need an answer?
Joel
A raptorial question
A regional question
A Rhetorical question
How long should a hook be?
It should be a sentence long.
What do you call it when you give the reader interesting and important information?
A fact or statistic drop
What is it called when you tell the reader a story or tale about a past experience?
An anecdote
An antidote
A robodote
A capybara
What should you not do when writing a conclusion?
Summarize your body paragraphs.
Add a surprise twist.
Restate your thesis statement.
Have a hook ending.
Should you write "thanks for reading" at the end?
No! The reader will understand that the essay is over.
Should you copy your thesis sentence word for word?
No! You should reword it so it is shorter!
