1. Writing The first piece to Organization - Creating the Lead! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_fYB2MqnLo6s/SNujgLoai4I/AAAAAAAAADU/dVNre_XMCj0/s400/bored+dubster.gif http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_16gNiFzW4KE/TSHA__hIzGI/AAAAAAAAAWM/4Pe0FIfzwhA/s1600/animated_pencil.gif From BORING to ... … EXCITING!
2. The Lead What's your hook? How will you grab your reader's attention? Can you make the reader think right away? http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ6YiXxrg4TkDsJACR85HI-5FA6S1KSq5jZjgKBphDMOhs3tIbh http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSO8bqH6DtK6y1vqRa2fYbLMEKDBHW2aTTi1GO_gbCKo2wX2_SA http://www.mtwp.net/~jane_glass/media/thinker3.jpg
3. How do the pros do it? These are examples of leads from famous writers: “ The bear dropped to all fours and lunged toward him.” from Brian's Return by Gary Paulsen. “ They say Maniac Magee was born in a dump.” from Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinnelli. “ I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.” from “I Have a Dream” speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. “ I'm your biggest fan. I'll follow you until you love me.” from the song “Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga. “ You may write me down in history with your bitter, twisted lies...” from “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou
4. Types of Leads * Analogy or Comparison * Anecdote * Metaphor * Controversial Statement * Description An interesting relationship between one thing and another Interesting story-like example One thing is another Something that gets the reader's emotions going Creatively describe setting or theme
5. Get Ready ... Try it now! Think about the things that grab your attention in a book or magazine. What creative ideas can you share? In the next activity, you will look for ways to “grab” a reader. “I'm lovin' it!” [Mcdonalds Food Stores] “Just do it!” - Nike “Got Milk?” - Dairy Campaign “When you care enough to send the very best” - Hallmark
