Mary Dwyer, a 5th Grade English Language Arts teacher at Nicholas Oreko School in New Jersey, explains how to add excitement to the class during a not-so-exciting lesson. She explains that "hooks" and short breaks provide students with a physical release that helps them get back to the mental focus needed. Some of Ms. Dwyer's tips and tricks include simply standing up and taking deep breaths and having students give a drum roll on their desks.