Writing: B2 Lesson 4: Writing Powerful Introductions (The 'Hook')

B2 Writing: The Hook

B2

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Grab Attention

The First Sentence Matters

Never start with "In this essay I will discuss..." 😴
Use a Hook instead!

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The Question

"Have you ever wondered why we need sleep?"

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The Surprising Fact

"Did you know that 80% of ocean plastic comes from land?"

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The Strong Statement

"Climate change is the single biggest threat to humanity."

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Boring or Hook?

Judge the sentence.

Topic: Smartphones

"Smartphones are very popular today."

Tip: Boring sentences state facts everyone already knows. Hooks offer something new or emotional.

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Hook Builder

Construct your opening.

Topic: The Importance of English

1. Choose Strategy: -- Select -- Rhetorical Question Surprising Fact Strong Statement 2. Your Hook:

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Mission

Write 3 Hooks

Topic: "Is Tourism Good or Bad?"

• Question: (e.g., Imagine a world...)
• Fact: (e.g., Millions of people...)
• Statement: (e.g., Tourism destroys culture...)

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Write these in your notebook and share with a partner!