• Bold Beginnings
    Bring Writing to Life!
     
    sunrise
     
    State a belief…and then explain why you believe it.

    The school cafeteria should offer pepperoni pizza every day.

    Use a single word…and then provide more information.

    Pickles! Pickles! Pickles! They were everywhere!

    Share an interesting fact…and then tell more about it.

    The bumblebee bat is the smallest mammal on earth.

    Capture a moment in time…and then elaborate.

    We were right at the top of the rickety roller coaster and started down over the hill.

    Describe a sound…and then tell where it came from.

    Snap! Crackle! Crunch! Something heavy is lurking in the woods.

    Ask an interesting question…and then provide an answer.

    Have you ever wondered how many dogs you can walk at one time?

     
     
    Mighty Middles
    Make your story flow by connecting words and phrases!
     
    midday
     
    Showing Time

    first, next, later, then, soon, second, third, before

    Adding Information

    in addition, for example, besides

    Comparing or Contrasting

    however, but, on the other hand

    Showing Location

    above, under, beside, in front of, next to, over

    Concluding

    finally, to conclude, as a result, last

     
     
    Exciting Endings
    Make Your Story Memorable!
     
    sunset
    Share the Lesson

    Cutting your sister's hair can get you into big trouble.

    Surprise the Audience

    When I opened the door, there was Grandma in purple pajamas.

    Ask a question

    “Who did this?” cried my mom.

    Share a laugh

    Having two left sneakers is better than going barefoot!

    Hint about the future

    I knew someday my parents would find out.

    Bring it together

    That was a day we'll never forget!

Last Modified on August 18, 2011