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Discover the importance of a lead in writing and how it sets the tone for your piece. A strong lead captures the reader's attention and compels them to continue reading. Explore examples such as "Dolphin Day" to understand elements like voice, sensory details, and emotional engagement that contribute to an effective opening. Join us in practicing impactful lead sentences that evoke feelings and draw in readers. Enhance your writing skills with strategies for building compelling introductions!
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How to start my papers Bye, bye “One day…” “Once upon a time…”
A Lead is… The beginning of a piece of writing. The purpose of a lead is to set the mood, or tone, for the writing. A strong lead engages us as readers, draws us in, and makes us want to continue reading!!!
Let’s look at an example “Dolphin Day”
Stephanie’s writing • Has a strong voice-sounds like someone talking to us. • Introduces us to the writer before the subject. • Doesn’t even seem like a nonfiction piece at first. • Includes sensory details. • Has lots of accurate information. • Uses a question in the second paragraph. • Evokes a feeling in us!
-Nicholas O. “I was so enraged, I wanted to break a t.v.”
-Jennifer K. I was so happy, “My legs were wobbly!”
-Marco A. Because of my fear, “I was nibbling on my fingers.”
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