Hooks!!
Interesting ways to start
your essay!
Interesting Question:
Ex:
• Have you ever wondered if a Dragon
could kill a Monster in a fight?
• Do you believe Dragons and
Monsters are real?
• How long can a Dragon or Monster
live? According to my research, I’ve
discovered that they can live for
hundreds of years!
Humor
Ex:
• When I was little, I peed my
pants in my sleep because I
was so scared of the Monsters
under my bed.
Interesting Statement
Ex:
• Dragons and Monsters are some
of the most interesting
imaginary creatures in the
world.
• There are millions of different
kinds of Dragons and Monsters.
Quote
Ex:
• “If you can't take the heat, don't
tickle the dragon.” (anonymous)
• “Meddle not in the affairs of the
dragon; for you are crunchy and
taste good with ketchup.”
(anonymous)
Facts
Ex:
• Over 5 million children in the
world believe in Dragons and
Monsters.
• In 2007, another Harry Potter
movie came out and made
Dragons and Monsters popular
again.
Anecdote
Ex:
• When I was little, I used to
dream about flying on the back
of a Dragon.
• When I was 5 years old, I got to
be a Dragon for Halloween. I ran
around, pretending to blow fire
on people!