Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 3: Writing an Introduction
2 min2nd3rd4thReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
Writing a realistic fiction introduction that introduces the character and setting and hints at the coming problem.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
The opening introduces your character and where the story happens.
- What should a story introduction include?
- How can you hook a reader in the first line?
- How will you show where and when your story happens?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: introduction, character, setting
- Write an opening that introduces your character and setting.
- Hint at the problem to come.