Students,
Some students I know in other English 2 classes told me they still do not know what a "hook" is. I hope I described it well enough, but just in case, I'll say more. It is an "eye-catching" first sentence. When you are Googling, look at the first sentence of your articles you are searching. It probably is a good eye-catcher and possibly will make a good "hook" for your essay. The word "hook" is used as in fishing, when we try to catch a fish with your hook, which is eye-catching and delicious looking to the fish, and then the fisherman pulls him in for the catch. The writer also uses a "hook", or first sentence, to pull the reader in.
If you are having trouble coming up with two solutions to each of the three causes, settle for one solution. I'll allow that. I myself have trouble coming up with two solutions instead of one.
Example Topic: "The Solution to the Drop-Out Problem at MFU"
A hook would be: Only 59% of students beginning college will earn a degree within six years. (and quote the source).
Background Information: See Google (try https://www.google.co.th/search… )
Thesis Statement: Identify the causes (1) It is the first time away from school, and they do not have the self-discipline to manage their time wisely, (2) Homesickness causes the student to loose focus, and (3) pregnancy for many female students.
Again, if you can find only one solution (as is my problem in working with these), then don't get discouraged. Instead, work on a good single solution to the cause.
I hope this helps you.
Kruu Clark