Core - Tuesday - Homework

Finish your topic sentence and write a hook sentence. 

HOOK	Example
Rhetorical Question	The question arises as to why slaves did not run away from their masters more often.
A quote	“Live as if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Ghandi
Fact or Myth	You’ve probably heard that spinach, the food that made Popeye strong, contains high levels of iron. This a myth, in reality the levels of iron aren’t particularly high and most of that iron can’t even be absorbed by the body.
Anecdote	One sunny afternoon while walking Blanca, my very sociable bullterrier, I decided to introduce her to Philip, the mailman. At first, she was friendly, but as Philip turned to leave, Blanca leaped for his buttocks and ripped off the back of Phillip’s trousers. Fortunately, Phillip was not injured. Nevertheless, I was very concerned about my dog’s behavior, so I took Blanca to my veterinarian to find out why she had acted so aggressively. Dr. Rios, Blanca’s veterinarian, explained that there were three factors which could trigger an aggressive response from almost any dog

Essay Title: Springtime in the Big Apple

The great American artist Georgia O’Keefe painted the perfect picture of New York City when she said, “One can’t paint New York as it is, but rather as it’s felt.” Everyone should get the chance to experience New York City at least once in a lifetime. New York City has a different feel in every season. The best time to visit the Big Apple is springtime. Spring is an affordable, comfortable, and fun time to experience everything the city has to offer. In comparison to winter and summer, spring is ideal.