Teaching Hooks: I'm Sharing the Secret! Ep. 18
Description
In this episode, I start with a student story that proves just how powerful a hook can be, and then we dig into the real work of teaching them. You’ll hear my philosophy on why hooks aren’t just “sentence starters,” why rhetorical questions are only training wheels (and how to move past them), and the one secret that makes kids lean in with curiosity.
Plus, I’ll explain how keeping cognitive load low is the key to helping every student succeed.
And finally, you can Hook Hop! Here's your Teacher Trail I’ve created:
1️⃣ Start with my 9-minute YouTube demo (three ways to write narrative + essay hooks).
2️⃣ Share the student-facing video from Write with Robin.
3️⃣ Come back here for more student examples, strategies, and depth.
Next step on your trail? HOP HERE!
Thoughts? Questions? Send me a text message!
➡️ Learn more about the FULL Structured Writing training PD
📆 Grab my yearlong writing planner for free (it includes my eBook!)
🎥 Watch the teaching strategies in action on YouTube
📝 Read the latest blog posts for writing tips & ideas
HAVE A QUESTION? Email me at robin@structuredwritingteacher.com
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