Narrative Writing Openings

Front

House on fire!

Back

Interjection/ Exclamatory

Front

Laura was the smartest girl in school...

Back

Describing the character

Front

Old house on the hill: dark and creepy.

Back

Describing the setting

Front

Splash! Water went everywhere!

Back

Interjection & Onomatopoeia

Front

Why wish to be an adult?

Back

Ask a question

Front

Mark walked into the dark hallway slowly.

Back

Introducing the character/describing the setting.

Front

Splat! The towel missed the fly by an inch.

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

Whoosh! The ball didn't touch the net!

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

Do you like cheese and pancakes?

Back

Asking a question

Front

The house looked like a tornado had hit it.

Back

Describing the setting