Openings & Endings: Hooks - Analysis & Annotation
English
Grade 7
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~16 mins
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A worksheet focused on analyzing different hooks used in essay openings and endings, designed to develop critical reading and annotation skills for Grade 7 students.
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Openings & Endings: Hooks - Analysis & Annotation
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Grade Grade 7
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Introduction to Hooks in Writing
Many great stories begin with a captivating hook that immediately grabs the reader’s attention. For example, a startling fact, a provocative question, or a vivid description can serve as an effective opening. These hooks set the tone for the rest of the essay and entice the reader to continue. Consider how authors start their stories or essays to draw you in from the very first sentence.
1.
What is the main purpose of a hook in an essay or story?
[2 marks]2.
Identify one example of a hook mentioned in the passage.
[2 marks]B
Analyzing Techniques in Hooks
It was the coldest winter on record, and the town was buried under a blanket of snow. 'Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be completely alone in a vast, frozen wilderness?' the narrator asked, their voice trembling with anticipation.
1.
Identify the techniques used in the highlighted sentences as hooks.
[3 marks]2.
What effect do these hooks have on the reader?
[2 marks]C
Creating Effective Hooks
Choose one of the following techniques to craft your own engaging opening sentence for a story or essay about a memorable experience.
1.
Write an opening sentence using a vivid description about a recent holiday.
[5 marks]2.
Craft a provocative question related to school life.
[5 marks]D
Analyzing Endings
Read the conclusion below and annotate it by identifying the technique used to create an impactful ending.
1.
What technique does the author use to conclude the story effectively?
[2 marks]2.
Explain how the ending connects to the overall message of the story.
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- 1/1/2026
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