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

Associating your curriculum with current events not only increases engagement because it shows relevance, it also helps students become more globally aware and connected. Teaching students how to see events from different perspectives and analyze bias in coverage is also fantastic for teaching media literacy and critical thinking.

Consider these questions when planning for this hook...

• What current events are related to this lesson?
• Is there a hot topic in the news or on campus that I can use to capture student interest?
• What aspect of current pop culture can I tie into this material?
• In what ways can I incorporate currently popular trends, fads, TV shows, and movies in order to make this relevant and engaging for my class?

Can I put intriguing images of current events on the walls with QR codes underneath that link to more information?

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

- DBC, Inc. Team

*Excerpt from Teach Like a PIRATE

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