Friday 01/13 Writing - Improving the Opening Sentence

Purpose: I can explore strong opening sentences to revise my opening sentence sentences to "hook" the reader and make them want to keep reading.

1. Whole Group Lesson:  Read and Discuss Opening Sentences
2. How might you revise your opening sentence to "hook" the reader and make him or her want to keep reading?
3. Writing Time:
• Revise your opening sentences so they "hook" your reader.
• Make any other revisions or additions so your piece is complete and as interesting as it can be.
• Lastly, free write or practice grammar skills at Quill.org quietly.