Leads
What type are there and how to start your piece
Questions
ask a question of the reader, involving them in the story
Action
includes strong action verbs that illustrates what is happening
Snapshot
gives details about where the writing piece takes place
Dialogue
dialogue between two characters
Character hook
introduces/describes a person
Puzzle
a puzzling statement or paradox that intrigues the reader.
3 story words
3 Strong words that grab reader’s attention
Predicament/Situation
puts someone in a predicament or unusual situation
New twist
a twist by writing something from a different or unusual situation.
Figurative language
figurative language to create a strong image for the reader
Song/Poem
use of lines to grab reader’s attention.