What is the importance of a "hook" statement?

Are you confused about how to start your essay? Do you want to write an A+ hook that grabs your teacher's attention? In this video, I will give you FOUR examples of how to write a GREAT hook to start off your introduction paragraph.

Check out Part 2 of this video:    • Part 2: Discover How to Start Essay with a...  

First off, I review the purpose of a hook and talk about the importance of a first impression. In this part, I tell you the BEST time to write your hook as well! Second, I review how to start your essay off with a question that engages the reader. Third, I talk about how to describe an imaginary situation to grab the attention of your reader. Fourth, I go over how to cite a quote and I tell you a MAJOR pitfall I see students fall into all the time! Fifth, I review the start of my video to show you an example of how to start your introduction with a hook. I also provide questions to help you review, revise, and edit your hook.

After watching this video, you should have a great idea of how to start your essay off with an ATTENTION GRABBING hook in your introduction paragraph!


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  • Last Updated Nov 12, 2025
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  • Answered By Kristin Israel

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