1. Hooks and Clinchers

2. Type of HookDefinitionExample Dialogue Quotation Intriguing Statement Metaphor/Simile Jump Dilemma Other

3. Type of HookDefinitionExample DialogueConversation between two characters “And where do you think you are going?” my mother asked grouchily as I snuck back into my room. Quotation Intriguing Statement Metaphor/Simile Jump Dilemma Other

4. Type of HookDefinitionExample DialogueConversation between two characters “And where do you think you are going?” my mother asked grouchily as I snuck back into my room. QuotationFamous or important quote that applies to your story – isn’t a conversation Forest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” Intriguing Statement Metaphor/Simile Jump Dilemma Other

5. Type of HookDefinitionExample DialogueConversation between two characters “And where do you think you are going?” my mother asked grouchily as I snuck back into my room. QuotationFamous or important quote that applies to your story – isn’t a conversation Forest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” Intriguing StatementInteresting fact or statement that pulls your reader in Recent research shows that dogs feel as many or more emotions than some humans. Metaphor/Simile Jump Dilemma Other

6. Type of HookDefinitionExample DialogueConversation between two characters “And where do you think you are going?” my mother asked grouchily as I snuck back into my room. QuotationFamous or important quote that applies to your story – isn’t a conversation Forest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” Intriguing StatementInteresting fact or statement that pulls your reader in Recent research shows that dogs feel as many or more emotions than some humans. Metaphor/SimileComparisons either using like or as or not using like or as My life was a roller coaster in middle school. My life was like an open book. Jump Dilemma Other

7. Type of HookDefinitionExample DialogueConversation between two characters “And where do you think you are going?” my mother asked grouchily as I snuck back into my room. QuotationFamous or important quote that applies to your story – isn’t a conversation Forest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” Intriguing StatementInteresting fact or statement that pulls your reader in Recent research shows that dogs feel as many or more emotions than some humans. Metaphor/SimileComparisons either using like or as or not using like or as My life was a roller coaster in middle school. My life was like an open book. JumpThrows you right into the middle of the action Chris ran through the fiery forest as the trees blazed. Dilemma Other

8. Type of HookDefinitionExample DialogueConversation between two characters “And where do you think you are going?” my mother asked grouchily as I snuck back into my room. QuotationFamous or important quote that applies to your story – isn’t a conversation Forest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are going to get.” Intriguing StatementInteresting fact or statement that pulls your reader in Recent research shows that dogs feel as many or more emotions than some humans. Metaphor/SimileComparisons either using like or as or not using like or as My life was a roller coaster in middle school. My life was like an open book. JumpThrows you right into the middle of the action Chris ran through the fiery forest as the trees blazed. DilemmaA decision the character needs to make or a problem they need to solve Deciding to go to Hampton Academy was the biggest decision of my life up to that point. Other

9. Types of Clinchers Very last sentence of your essay/story Leaves your reader with a sense of the end of your piece of writing DOES NOT INTRODUCE NEW IDEAS

10. Type of HookDefinitionExample Call to personal action Echo Inspire a bigger change Prediction Warning Pointed Question Other

11. Type of HookDefinitionExample Call to personal actionWhat do YOU (as the author) need to do differently in your life? As I grow older, I must always remember how important my mother is and will be in my life, and that without her I would not be the person I am today. Echo Inspire a bigger change Prediction Warning Pointed Question Other

12. Type of HookDefinitionExample Call to personal actionWhat do YOU (as the author) need to do differently in your life? As I grow older, I must always remember how important my mother is and will be in my life, and that without her I would not be the person I am today. EchoRevisit and connect to your hookHook: “Mom why do you always have to call mew when I am so busy.” Clincher: “Hey mom, I have a lot to do but how is your day going?” Inspire a bigger change Prediction Warning Pointed Question Other

13. Type of HookDefinitionExample Call to personal actionWhat do YOU (as the author) need to do differently in your life? As I grow older, I must always remember how important my mother is and will be in my life, and that without her I would not be the person I am today. EchoRevisit and connect to your hookHook: “Mom why do you always have to call mew when I am so busy.” Clincher: “Hey mom, I have a lot to do but how is your day going?” Inspire a bigger changeWhat in the world needs to change?We all should take the time to appreciate the people in our lives who made us who we are. Prediction Warning Pointed Question Other

14. Type of HookDefinitionExample Call to personal actionWhat do YOU (as the author) need to do differently in your life? As I grow older, I must always remember how important my mother is and will be in my life, and that without her I would not be the person I am today. EchoRevisit and connect to your hookHook: “Mom why do you always have to call mew when I am so busy.” Clincher: “Hey mom, I have a lot to do but how is your day going?” Inspire a bigger changeWhat in the world needs to change?We all should take the time to appreciate the people in our lives who made us who we are. PredictionWhat might happened next for you (as the writer)? As I continue to grow and start a family, I do not know where I will end up. But what I do know for sure is that my mother will always be a part of my life. Warning Pointed Question Other

15. Type of HookDefinitionExample Call to personal actionWhat do YOU (as the author) need to do differently in your life? As I grow older, I must always remember how important my mother is and will be in my life, and that without her I would not be the person I am today. EchoRevisit and connect to your hookHook: “Mom why do you always have to call mew when I am so busy.” Clincher: “Hey mom, I have a lot to do but how is your day going?” Inspire a bigger changeWhat in the world needs to change?We all should take the time to appreciate the people in our lives who made us who we are. PredictionWhat might happened next for you (as the writer)? As I continue to grow and start a family, I do not know where I will end up. But what I do know for sure is that my mother will always be a part of my life. WarningWhat do other people (readers) need to be afraid of? If we get caught up in our owne selfishness and ignore our past, we will no doubt push away those closest to us. Pointed Question Other

16. Type of HookDefinitionExample Call to personal actionWhat do YOU (as the author) need to do differently in your life? As I grow older, I must always remember how important my mother is and will be in my life, and that without her I would not be the person I am today. EchoRevisit and connect to your hookHook: “Mom why do you always have to call mew when I am so busy.” Clincher: “Hey mom, I have a lot to do but how is your day going?” Inspire a bigger changeWhat in the world needs to change?We all should take the time to appreciate the people in our lives who made us who we are. PredictionWhat might happened next for you (as the writer)? As I continue to grow and start a family, I do not know where I will end up. But what I do know for sure is that my mother will always be a part of my life. WarningWhat do other people (readers) need to be afraid of? If we get caught up in our owne selfishness and ignore our past, we will no doubt push away those closest to us. Pointed QuestionWhat needs to still be considered?Where would I be in my life had I not reconnected with my mother? Other