New questions and concerns about the safety and quality of our food seem to arise every day. "What is in our food?" "Where was it grown?" "Is it healthy and nutritious?" One increasing concern involves foods that contain genetically modified organisms, or GMO."



In this introductory paragraph, the writer uses thought-provoking questions to hook the reader. The writer's thesis statement is underlined.



Develop an effective hook for the same thesis statement using a different technique, such as "surprising facts," "humor," "a compelling anecdote," "an historical reference," or a "thought-provoking definition." Be sure to include the thesis statement from the passage in your paragraph.