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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 is the 1st impression the reader gets from the story. It also makes the writer want to write more.

Different Types of Leads Question Lead Set-up Lead Talking Lead Snapshot Lead

Draw your reader in with a question. Question Lead Draw your reader in with a question.

Set up the action for the entire story in a few sentences. Set-Up Lead Set up the action for the entire story in a few sentences.

Start with a line or two of dialogue. Talking Lead Start with a line or two of dialogue.

Snapshot Lead Create a picture of the setting or a character in the reader’s mind.

Strategies for good leads…. Lead with Action Lead with dialogue Lead with onomatopoeia Lead with a question Lead with a hope or feeling Lead with an exclamation Include background information Introduce main character Describe the setting Introduce the main conflict

Example of Action Lead: Ex: One rainy day I went to the mall. Revision: I splashed across the parking lot, yanked open the tall glass door and dripping wet, stepped into the mall.

It’s your turn! Hi my name is Kate. This is a story about the time I went to the zoo. Put Kate (main character) at the zoo (setting) doing something (action). Revision:

This story is about the time I built a robot in my basement. Put yourself (main character) in the basement (setting) doing something (action. Revision:

I will tell you about my adventure swimming at the lake. Put yourself (main character) at the lake (setting) doing something (action). Revision: