Personal Narrative First Lines
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Objective
I can write various opening lines for a personal narrative and evaluate their effectiveness in engaging the reader.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe three different techniques for creating a "sizzling start" to a personal narrative, according to the video.
Explain why starting a story with action can be an effective way to engage the reader.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write three different opening lines for a personal narrative about a time you felt proud, each using a different technique from the video (action, dialogue, curiosity, question, humor, onomatopoeia). Briefly explain why you think each opening line would be engaging to the reader. Write three different opening lines for a personal narrative about a time you were scared, each using a different technique from the video (action, dialogue, curiosity, question, humor, onomatopoeia). Briefly explain why you think each opening line would be engaging to the reader.”
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