#1 Write a hook + before/after

 Module 1: Foundations — Write a Hook + Before/After with a clear explanation and a hands-on exercise you can run with students or staff.

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🪝 Module 1: Write a Hook + Before/After

🎯 Why this matters

A hook grabs attention instantly. The before/after frame shows transformation — it makes your story memorable because people see the contrast. Together, they set the stage for the rest of the narrative.

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📝 Step-by-step exercise

1. Pick a topic

   • Students: a project, lab experiment, or campus challenge.
   • Staff: a teaching method, administrative process, or mentoring success.

2. Write your hook (1 sentence)

   • Make it surprising, emotional, or curiosity-driven.
   • Example hooks:
     • “What if a puddle could teach us design?”
     • “One rubric change boosted outcomes by 18%.”

3. Describe the “before” (1–2 sentences)

   • Show the problem or situation before change.
   • Example: “Our campus flooded every monsoon, leaving students stranded.”

4. Describe the “after” (1–2 sentences)

   • Show the improved state or solution.
   • Example: “Now, with redesigned drains, students walk dry even in heavy rain.”

5. Share in pairs or groups

   • Each person reads their hook + before/after.
   • Peers give quick feedback: “Did it grab me? Did I see the change?”

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🧪 Hands-on template (fill in the blanks)

• Hook: __________________________________________
• Before: _________________________________________
• After: __________________________________________

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🌍 Real-world examples

• Student project:

  • Hook: “A simple app changed how we queue in the canteen.”
  • Before: “Students wasted 20 minutes daily waiting in line.”
  • After: “Now, with digital tokens, waiting time is under 5 minutes.”

• Faculty teaching:

  • Hook: “One small tweak made lectures unforgettable.”
  • Before: “Students struggled to connect theory with practice.”
  • After: “Adding a 2-minute real-world story at the start boosted engagement.”

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🎉 Tamil slogan for Module 1

“கதை சொல்லு, மனம் கொள்ளு!”
(Tell a story, win a heart!)

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👉 This module is designed to be done in 10 minutes: 5 minutes writing, 3 minutes sharing, 2 minutes feedback.