Narrative Writing: Story Beginnings

📖 Instructions:

A great story needs a great beginning! Use the hook techniques below to write engaging opening paragraphs that will make your reader want to keep reading.

Story Hook Techniques:

Action: Start with something exciting happening
Dialogue: Begin with someone speaking
Question: Open with an intriguing question
Description: Paint a vivid picture of the setting or character
Sound: Start with an unusual or dramatic noise

1. Action Hook

Write an opening paragraph that starts with exciting action. Make your reader feel the energy!

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2. Dialogue Hook

Begin your story with someone speaking. What will they say to grab attention?

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3. Your Choice

Choose ONE hook technique (question, description, or sound) and write your own story beginning.

Hook type I chose: _______________________________

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