Worksheets For 8th Grade English – Flashcards
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Lead
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A lead is the beginning of any phase of writing. This is the first sentence of your introduction paragraph.
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Three Types of Lead
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Action: A character or characters is/are doing something. Reaction: A character/characters is/are thinking. Dialogue: Two or more characters are speaking.
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The Introduction Paragaraph
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-Grab your reader's attention -Let your reader know what to expect in your essay. Don't explain in detail. This is what your body paragraphs are for. Try not to repeat yourself. -State your thesis --- this should always be the last sentence of your introduction paragraph.
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Thesis
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-Always the last sentence of your introduction paragraph. -tells the reader what your essay is about.
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Techniques for Leads How can I grab my reader's attention?
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-Ask a question: Make sure you do NOT answer your question in your introduction or your reader will have no reason to continue reading. -Quotation: Begin a conversation or dialogue. -Make a bold or shocking statement: Make your reader listen. -Tell a brief story: Start your essay with a very short story.
