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Writing an effective lead hooks your reader. Here are a few examples of writing leads for students in grades 1-8.
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Published on Sep 09, 2016

Writing an effective lead hooks the reader. A few mini-lessons to help your young writers along.

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Lead

Write an Effective Lead
Writing an effective lead hooks your reader. Here are a few examples of writing leads for students in grades 1-8.
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Ask a Question

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Questions

  • Have you ever felt...
  • Did you know that...
  • What if...
  • How can...
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Describe

the setting
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Describe

  • using sensory details
  • create a picture in the reader's mind
  • use word choice to create mood or tone
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Use Dialogue

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Dialogue

  • creates a sense of place if you include a dialect
  • helps the reader understand how the character thinks and interacts with others
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Action Words

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Create sounds

  • Zoom!
  • Wham!
  • Zip!
  • Thump!
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Fun Facts

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Create Interest

  • Find interesting facts
  • Write a shocking fact
  • Surprise the reader with numbers or statistics
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