Students will study effective hooks and have the option to craft some hooks for their own writing.

After reading Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel Esperanza Rising, give learners an opportunity to write a story of their own that is inspired by true events!

In this worksheet, children read an example of a bio poem for jazz musician Thelonious Monk, then use the prompt to create a bio poem for a person of their choosing.

Readers will reinforce their understanding of key narrative features in this writing exercise.