Rationale for hook lesson

For my hook lesson I am planning to start with props.  I think bringing in props first is a good way to start the students to talking and they can be interactive with the props because they will be able to touch them and pass them around. It will allow the students to see what the overall unit will be about so that they may know what to expect as the lesson goes on.  Hopefully starting with props will get the students engaged and enthusiastic about what they are about to learn.  Some items that I am thinking of using would be clay (Piedmont region)  some pictures of timber (mountain region), pictures of fish (coastal region).  These items will excite the students and prepare them for the upcoming unit.