Writing a Personal Narrative for Kids - Episode 3: Writing an Introduction
3 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
How to write a strong beginning that grabs a reader. Kids learn to open a personal narrative by setting the scene and hooking the reader instead of starting with 'One day...'
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Discussion questions
The introduction is your story's first impression -- make it interesting.
- What is the job of an introduction?
- What are some ways to 'hook' a reader at the start?
- Why is 'One day I had fun' a weak beginning?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: introduction, hook, setting
- Write two different first sentences for your story and pick the stronger one.
- Underline the words that tell where and when your story starts.