1. Hooks!! Interesting ways to start your essay!

2. Interesting Question: Ex: Have you ever wondered if a Dragon could kill a Monster in a fight? Do you believe Dragons and Monsters are real? How long can a Dragon or Monster live? According to my research, I’ve discovered that they can live for hundreds of years!

3. Humor Ex: When I was little, I peed my pants in my sleep because I was so scared of the Monsters under my bed.

4. Interesting Statement Ex: Dragons and Monsters are some of the most interesting imaginary creatures in the world. There are millions of different kinds of Dragons and Monsters.

5. Quote Ex: “If you can't take the heat, don't tickle the dragon.” (anonymous)If you can't take the heat, don't tickle the dragon. “Meddle not in the affairs of the dragon; for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.” (anonymous)Meddle not in the affairs of the dragon; for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.

6. Facts Ex: Over 5 million children in the world believe in Dragons and Monsters. In 2007, another Harry Potter movie came out and made Dragons and Monsters popular again.

7. Anecdote Ex: When I was little, I used to dream about flying on the back of a Dragon. When I was 5 years old, I got to be a Dragon for Halloween. I ran around, pretending to blow fire on people!