Pam Hicks  
 Writing

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Openings and Closings

 

1.  Brainstorm Ideas

2.  Create a Graphic Organizer

3.  Create a Thesis Statement

4.  Write a First Draft

5.  Peer Reviews the Draft

6. Bouncing Ball Final Draft Completed

 

Openings spark the reader's interest! Think about what you are going to write! Plan it before you begin by choosing the type of opening best used to spark the reader's interest in reading your ideas and supporting evidence.

Closings will tie together your ideas as a ribbon ties together a present. Wrap up your essay gift with an effective closing!

Opening Paragraphs

  • Anecdote or Scenario  

  • Quotation or Dialogue 

  • Brief History or Overview

  • 5 W’s of Situation or Issue 

  • Interesting Fact

  • Description 

  • Question 

  • Taking a Stand or Making an Announcement 

  • Contrasting Situation 

  • Combination of Above

Conclusion Paragraphs

  • Echo from Opening 

  • Quotation or Dialogue

  • Anecdote or Scenario  

  • Interesting Fact

  • Prediction

  • Call to Action 

  • Generalization from Given Information 

  • Self Reflection 

  • Response to “So What?” Question 

  • Combination of Above

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