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Writing Writing Leads Leads By: Celeste By: Celeste Gledhill Gledhill
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Writing Leads. By: Celeste Gledhill. What is a lead?. A lead is the beginning of your story. A good lead catches the reader’s attention, making them want to read on. It also makes the writer want to write more. Different Types of Leads. Question Lead Set-up Lead Talking Lead - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Writing Writing LeadsLeads
Writing Writing LeadsLeads
By: Celeste GledhillBy: Celeste GledhillBy: Celeste GledhillBy: Celeste Gledhill
What is a lead?A lead is the
beginningof your story.
A good lead catches the
reader’s attention,
making them want to read on. It also makes the
writer want to write more.
Different Types of
Leads• Question Lead• Set-up Lead• Talking Lead• Snapshot Lead
Question LeadDraw your reader
in with a question.
Set up the action for the entire story in a few
sentences.
Set-Up Lead
TalkingLead
Start with a line or two of dialogue.
Create a picture of the setting or a characterin the reader’s mind.
Snapshot Lead