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Writing Fabulous Introductions

Writing Fabulous Introductions. What are some way in which we can create a fabulous introduction to capture the readers attention???. Startle the reader…make a bold statement! Use the “jump in” lead Begin with a little known fact Open with a quotation

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Writing Fabulous Introductions

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  1. Writing Fabulous Introductions

  2. What are some way in which we can create a fabulous introduction to capture the readers attention??? • Startle the reader…make a bold statement! • Use the “jump in” lead • Begin with a little known fact • Open with a quotation • Set the scene with a VISUAL description • ACTION! • Raise an important question • Onomatopoeia!

  3. Startle the Reader!!! • Yesterday was the day his life fell apart. Yesterday was the day he lost a parent. • So, what. She’s going to be a teenage mom. (What a great startling introduction to a story on having one of those battery operated crying babies!) SHOCK THEM!!!!

  4. The “Jump In” Lead • Jump right into the middle of the story! • As Colton was running up the hallways, losing papers left and right from my overstuffed binder, he thought this had absolutely been the worst day ever! Thank goodness the day was almost over or he might have an emotional breakdown.

  5. Set the Scene With a VISUAL Description! (Snapshot) • Create a picture!!! • The hall was dark. All that could be seen was the dark mass moving towards her. Left, right, left, right…She was shaking from head to toe. Then, suddenly, the lights came back on. In front of her stood the cutest brown dog with blue eyes. Little did she know this dog would change her life. MAKE YOUR READER SEE IT!!!

  6. Talking Lead! • “I absolutely hate middle school. There is so much drama,” Caitlyn grumbled to Kylie as they were walking down the hall. • Forest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get.” • “Like oh my god! I saw Joe Jonas at IHOP this weekend,” Lindsey squealed as she hopped on to the bus!

  7. ACTION! • As I was running down the street praying to God I survived the storm, I knew I should have gotten out of town when they warned us to. Now, I could see the waves getting bigger and the water getting deeper as I raced for my life. Would I survive? God only knew. Then, the levy broke…..duh duh duh!

  8. Onomatopoeia! • Begin with a sound! • Bam! • Bang! • Slap! • Woosh! • EEEK!

  9. Raise An Important Question! • Did you know that ever since Phoebe was three years old she has been able to read people’s minds? • What would happen if the world ended today? • What would life be like with no gravity?

  10. Begin With a Little Known Fact • Monkeys have 99% of the same DNA as humans. • Did you know Mrs. T is actually married to Brad Pitt?

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