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ldentify: Writing A Strong Lead

A lead is the first sentence or paragraph of a piece of writing. A strong lead

sparks readers'attention and makes them want to continue reading. Descriptive

words, sensory details, quotations, and interrogative sentences all can help make'

a strong lead.

A. Read this strong lead from an interview with ten-year-old musician Evren ozan. Notice how

the writer rlses descriptive words to make the reader want to read further'

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B. Find words that catch readers' int€rest.

1. Underline the words the writer uses in the lead to catch the reader's attention.

2. The writer uses quotations to show the reader what others think about Evren. Put a box

around the quotaiions that are used to spark readers'attention.

G. What other words would you choose to use to spark readers' interest in Evren Ozan? Write

them on the lines below.

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Lesson 3 Writing a Strong Lead