how do you hook your reader from the very beginning of your letter?
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How do you hook your reader from the very beginning of your letter?. Dear Principal, You MUST read this!. In this lesson you will learn how to draft a strong opening paragraph by using a provocative question. A convincing argument is engaging from the very beginning. . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
How do you hook your reader from the very beginning of
your letter?
Dear Principal,
You MUST read this!
In this lesson you will learn how to draft a strong opening
paragraph by using a provocative question.
Let’s Review
A convincing argument is engaging from the very beginning.
Ways to begin a letter:
• Tell a story• Ask a provocative question• Make a brave statement
A Common Mistake
Writers sometimes begin a letter by simply stating their thesis.
Core Lesson
Reread your thesis statement.1
2 Think of a question.
3 Draft your paragraph.
Core Lesson
Reread your thesis.1
Think of your thesis as an answer to a question.
Thesis: Recess should be at least thirty minutes every day. It is important for us to get our energy out, to exercise, and to talk to friends.
Core Lesson
2 Think of a question.Use sentence starters: “Have you
ever…” “Do you feel…”
Have you ever been frustrated by a talkative class in the hallway?
Do you feel annoyed that your class can’t sit still?
Core Lesson
2 Think of a question.
Have you ever been frustrated by a chatty class in the hallway?
Do you feel annoyed that your class can’t sit still?
Consider your argument and purpose.
Core Lesson
3 Draft your opening paragraph.
Have you ever been frustrated by a chatty class in the hallway? I know a great way to make sure that noisy hallways are a thing of the past! Make recess longer! Recess should be at least thirty minutes every day. It is important for us to get our energy out, to exercise, and to talk to friends.
Core Lesson
Reread your thesis statement.1
2 Think of a question.
3 Draft your paragraph.
In this lesson you have learned how to draft a strong opening
paragraph by using a provocative question.
Guided Practice
Your turn!
1. Reread your thesis statement.
2. Think of a question.
3. Draft your paragraph.
Extension Activities
Extension Activities
Use an additional strategy to write an alternative opening paragraph. Read both opening paragraphs to a partner and see which paragraph is more engaging.
Ways to begin a letter:
• Tell a story• Ask a provocative question• Make a brave statement
Extension Activities
Extension Activities
Read the following thesis statement. Practice writing an engaging opening paragraph with a strategy of your choice.
The school day should start later. A later start to the school day would allow children to be well rested, be on time for school, and to be able to participate in extra curricular activities before school.
Let’s ReviewQuick Quiz
What are the different ways to begin an opinion letter?