The Hook

1. Ask the audience a question. • Use a catchy phrase or quote. • Create a tongue twister. • Make an exclamatory sentence. • Use a lead-in sentence that entices the audience to hear more. The Hook To catch the audience, use a hook in the introductory line.

2. The HookAsk the Audience a Question Entice the audience to want to find the answer. The question may be rhetorical, but they will still be hooked to draw their own conclusions.

3. The Hook: Phrase or Quote Start your composition with an entertaining flair by using a catchy phrase from the book. • “See, this is what stinks about being a kid. You only get two shots at getting stuff you want, and that’s Christmas and your birthday. And then when one of those days DOES come, your parents mess up and buy you a Ladybug (fake cell phone).” -Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Dog • Days by Jeff Kinney

4. The Hook: Exclamatory Sentence Vivid exclamatory sentences start the composition off with a bang! • “Never in my wildest dreams could I imagine a worse day!” • “She’s smart, she’s caring, she’s funny; and she’s my favorite character!”

5. The Hook: Tongue Twisters Tongue twisters are sentences in which several words begin with the same sound (Also called alliteration). • “Loving, laughing, and loyal would be the main character in a nutshell.” • “Some days soar into the stratosphere of our memories.”

6. Why would a dog go to school? Tune in to (Book title) to find out. The Hook: Lead In A lead-in statement is a technique often used by the news media. How many times have you heard a news intro use this type of teaser?

7. How Long Does a Book Talk Take? • Student Presentation • 45 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds • Comments or Questions? • 2-3 minutes (varies based on questions asked) • Teaching Tips resource • Reflection Time • 1-2 minutes • 2 positive statements • 1 goal for next time • TOTAL TIME: An average of5 minutes!

8. Final Reflection • Teacher-selected or student-selected • 2 students give a praise • 1 student gives a goal for next time