Interesting Introductions

Teach young authors how to "hook" readers with this hands-on lesson. By examining novels and developing their own introductions, students will be able to hone their writing skills.

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to identify and create different types of story introductions.

Introduction

(5 minutes)

Have students pair up and briefly discuss what they think an introduction is.
Allow a few volunteers to share their ideas with the rest of the class.
Explain that the introduction of a text gives the reader a preview of what the rest of it will be about. It usually starts with a hook, or a line meant to get the reader interested.
Compare the introduction of a text to some of the introduction types mentioned by students. For example, an introduction that occurs when two people meet helps them get acquainted, just like the introduction of a paper helps the reader get acquainted with its topic.

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