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Which hook would work best for your narrative?

Look at the different examples you wrote down and circle three that you want to try.

Remember- A powerful hook will engage your reader and leave them asking questions so that they will want to keep reading!

Hook The Reader

  • Dialogue
  • A Question
  • A Vivid Description
  • An Interesting Fact
  • Sound Effects

A powerful hook should interest your reader, give them an idea of what the story will be about, and leave them with a few questions so that they will want to continue reading!

Dialogue

Starting with dialogue is a great way to hook readers because:

  • It creates mystery – as readers we ask ‘what is going on?’
  • It doesn't waste time on ‘heavy exposition’, throwing readers into forward-moving action instead

Example:"Hurry or you'll be late!" called my mother from the bottom of the stairs. "Today of all days you want to be on time." If I had only known what that day would bring, I would have stayed in bed.

A Question

Sound Effects

Similar to description, a sound effect sets the scene for the reader in an interesting way.

A Vivid Description

Example: "Buzzzzzzzzz!" The sound of my alarm clock droned in my ears as I struggled to come awake. With a start I sat straight up in my bed. This was my big day and I had to be on time.

A good question should engage the reader and force them to make a personal connection, thus provoking them to keep reading!

Example: Have you ever had a day when you wished you had stayed in bed? As I rushed to catch the bus on what seemed to be a normal day I had no idea what was ahead of me.

A vivid description of the action sets the scene for the reader so that they feel as if they are a part of the story. It should also cause them to wonder what will happen next.

Example: The sun was warm on my back as I raced toward the waiting yellow school bus. As I nestled into the worn leather seat I was greeted by the friendly voices of other excited children. The look on my face was one of confidence and contentment. With a jerk the bus rumbled down the road and I was on my way into one of the worst days of my life.

An Interesting Fact

Real or Hyperbolic: A shocking fact causes the reader to be so intrigued that they must continue reading.

Example: Shock has been known to kill ten year olds. It can cause their brains to explode and their heart to stop dead still. These facts raced through my mind as I stood dumbfounded in front of my fourth grade classmates. I wish I had stayed in bed.

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