Engaging Your Reader: Writing an Opening Story

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.

What common mistake do writers make when starting their letters?

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