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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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By: Celeste GledhillBy: Celeste GledhillBy: Celeste GledhillBy: Celeste Gledhill

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What is a lead?A lead is the

beginningof your story.

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A good lead catches the

reader’s attention,

making them want to read on. It also makes the

writer want to write more.

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Different Types of

Leads• Question Lead• Set-up Lead• Talking Lead• Snapshot Lead

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Question LeadDraw your reader

in with a question.

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Set up the action for the entire story in a few

sentences.

Set-Up Lead

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TalkingLead

Start with a line or two of dialogue.

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Create a picture of the setting or a characterin the reader’s mind.

Snapshot Lead

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