This week's Hook of the Week from Teach Like a PIRATE by Dave Burgess is The Storytelling Hook.

The Storytelling Hook

Storytelling is powerful! It's no wonder the most persuasive and impactive people in human history have used stories as their primary mode of instruction. So, how can we capture the students' attention through compelling storytelling? 

Consider these questions when planning for this hook...

• What captivating story can I tell that would draw students into this lesson?
• Can I create a high-interest story to fit the lesson?
• What techniques of the master storytellers, such as dramatic build, can I use to enhance this presentation?
• How would speaking in character, using accents, changing intonations, and varying volume for effect (even whispering) have an impact on the class?
• How can I use facial expressions, dramatic pauses, and gestures to improve the power of my lecture?

In what ways might you use The Storytelling Hook to engage your students or adult learners?

*Excerpt from Teach Like a PIRATE

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