It does exactly what the words suggest 1 It is a statement that grabs the reader 2 It gets their attention 3 Make the reader want to know more ID: 297863
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Attention Grabber
It
does
exactly what the words suggest.
1. It is a statement that grabs the reader.
2. It gets their attention.
3. Make the reader want to
know more.
*This can also be called a HOOK.*Slide2
Types of Attention Grabbers
Anecdote
Statistic
Quote
Fact
QuestionsDescriptively worded sketch of the sceneSlide3
Anecdote – short
story that is related to the topic.
1. Only
4-6
sentences
2. Start in the middle of the story. (climax)
3. Consider using the resolution of
the
anecdote
as the
concluding
paragraph in
the essay
.Slide4
Attention Grabber Types
Descriptive Sketch Example
3-5 sentences, address
the 5 senses. (see, touch, hear, taste and smell
)
Fact ExampleMake
the fact shocking, high interest, or descriptive.
Statistic
Example
Use
a shocking or interesting statistic to grab the reader
.Slide5
Attention Grabber Types
Quote
Example
Provide something funny or shocking in hopes that the reader wants to hear more
.
Question ExampleDon’t ask a question that has an obvious answer.
Do not ask “yes” or “no” questions. Really
make the reader develop an opinion before they continue reading.Slide6
Crash! The windshield cracked in a million places. The baseball bouncing off the glass and rolling on the pavement was soon out off sight. How was I going to explain this one?
AnecdoteSlide7
“There are over 13,000,000
people living in Calcutta
, India. Two-thirds of these people are
profoundly poor
, living in primitive slums
or on the streets” (Hawara 56).StatisticSlide8
“I just broke up with someone and the last thing she said to me was "You'll never find anyone like me again!" I'm thinking, "I should hope not! If I don't want
you now,
why would I want someone like
you again” (Smith 218).
QuoteSlide9
In her dainty pink suit soiled with the blood and brain matter of her husband, John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy boards Air Force I for the swearing in of Lyndon B. Johnson as president.
FactSlide10
How do you help a student who is experiencing bullying issues and has low self-esteem?
School Uniforms?
QuestionSlide11
Smoke filled the air causing a coughing commotion. The chaos of people was disorienting. The sensation of salt tears rolled down cheeks and mouths hung ajar with the taste of smoke as citizens of New York City watched the towers fall.
Descriptive Sketch