Writing a Strong Beginning

Writing a Strong Beginning

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English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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This video tutorial teaches how to write a strong beginning for an essay by starting with an engaging story to hook the reader and including a thesis statement. It reviews the three steps in the writing process: generating ideas, drafting, and revising/editing. The lesson emphasizes the importance of planning and visualizing the story, using sensory details and dialogue, and concludes with crafting a compelling thesis. The tutorial encourages students to apply these steps to their own writing.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does the teacher suggest visualizing the first story?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is the thesis statement and why is it important in the essay?

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