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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 4: Writing an Introduction
In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction (or exposition) for an imaginative narrative or fantasy story! We will learn how to hook the reader, introduce the characters and setting, and set the mood for the story.
Curated Video
Writing a Narrative: Part 3 Orientation
An Introduction to narratives. Part 3 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video demonstrates how to plan and write an effective orientation (introduction).
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Errors in Introductions
A screencast lesson explaining common errors when writing an introduction and how to avoid them. [8:19]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Plan an Introductory Paragraph for an Informational Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to organize your introductory paragraph by using boxes and bullets. [4:28]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Writing a Thesis Statement Expressing the Main Idea
In this lesson, you will learn how to express the main idea by writing a thesis statement. [5:38]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Writing a Hook Sentence and Introducing a Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them what you will be arguing. [4:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Introduce a Topic Clearly
Writers introduce a topic clearly. Let's practice introducing a topic by describing it using background information. [11:51]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Focus the Topic of Your Essay by Providing a Clear Introduction
Writers provide clear introductions to engage their readers. Let's practice making sure all the information in the introduction is on topic by eliminating unneeded information. [8:48]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion Essay by Hooking the Reader
In this lesson, you will learn how to begin your response by first hooking the reader and then telling them clearly what you will be arguing. [7:39]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write a Strong Opening
In this lesson, you will learn how to pull in the reader by writing a strong opening and thesis. [5:31]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Introduce an Opinion in a Persuasive Letter
In this lesson, you will learn how to clearly introduce a point of view in a persuasive letter by organizing different pieces of information into an introduction. Login gives access to a slideshow as well. [5:19]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Write a Research Thesis Statement
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a research thesis statement by restating your big research question in a complete sentence. [4:43]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Writing Effective Introductions
This video tutorial lesson instructs how to write an effective introduction for an expository essay. The instructor explains her thinking as she provides four basic steps to immediately get the audience's attention in a piece of writing.