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How To Hook A Reader

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HOW TO HOOK YOUR READER

INTRODUCTIONS THAT GRAB ATTENTION
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INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH

IS THE FIRST FEW SENTENCES THAT EITHER TELL THE READER TO KEEP ON READING OR DON’T BOTHER.
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INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPHS:

  • Hook Sentence
  • Central idea, thesis sentence
  • Transition sentence

HOOKING THE READER

THERE ARE SIX WAYS TO GRAB A READER’S ATTENTION
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Six ways to hook the
Reader

SOUND EFFECTS

onomatopoeia - “Brrrring!” rang the alarm clock.

DIALOGUE:

“Wake Up!” my mom shouted.

Describe an event or action: I jumped out of bed, raced to the closet and threw on some clothes.

FLASHBACK

I have only slept in once, but it turned out to be the worst mistake of my life.
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SNAPSHOT

my eyelids slowly opened and i wondered why it was so bright. i gasped when i reached for my clock.
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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LATE ON THE FIRST Day OF sCHOOL?

HOOK THE READER BY ASKING QUESTIONS.

HOW TO HOOK A READER REVIEW:

  • Use onomatopoeia
  • Use dialogue
  • Describe an action or event
  • Use a flashback
  • Use a snapshot
  • Ask a question

Writing a Personal Narrative

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