Leads


 *  [|Turn ads off - $5/month]    Leads, sometimes called 'hooks,' are an important part of writing. How a writer starts their story can set the tone for the rest of the piece. It's important to teach children how to craft beginning sentences that will grab their reader's attention and get them interested in their writing!

There are several different types of leads. It is best to give students a variety of tools to try and explore, and let them decide which type fits them and their story best. Use the leads powerpoint to introduce leads. Also, examine the beginnings of the books you have read together in class. The best way to learn the writer's craft is to examine the work of professional writers. Luckily, our classrooms are stocked with lots of great literature. Pull some books off the shelf and read how real authors choose to begin their stories. Students can discuss what they like and don't like and use that information in their own writing.

[|Types of Leads.ppt] [|Leads and CUPS checklist.xls] ||