Engaging Your Reader: Writing an Opening Story

Engaging Your Reader: Writing an Opening Story

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English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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This lesson teaches how to write an engaging opening for a letter by telling a story that connects to your opinion. It emphasizes the importance of a strong opening to hook the reader and outlines three strategies: making a brave statement, using a provocative question, and storytelling. The lesson provides a step-by-step guide to crafting an engaging opening, including considering the thesis and audience, reflecting on personal experiences, and drafting the paragraph. An example is given to illustrate these steps, and common mistakes are highlighted.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What common mistake do writers make when starting their letters?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the steps to draft an engaging opening paragraph as outlined in the lesson?

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