Narrative Leads

Which of the following is true about Leads:

• They come at the beginning of a narrative

• They come at the end of a narrative

• They are in the middle of a narrative

• There is only one type of Lead

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

All of these are types of narrative Leads except:

• Flashback

• Senses Description

• Strong Feeling

• Definition

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Check which examples are examples of Flashbacks. Hint: There is more than one!

• Two months ago, the worst thing happened. As long as I live I will never forget it.

• It was the early morning. I felt the sun coming through my window and I feel its warmth on my cheek.

• Last Christmas was the happiest day of my life. Something happened that would change who I am forever.

• After my mom woke me up for school, I could feel the huge butterflies in my stomach bounding up and down.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

This type of lead has descriptions that relate to hear, sight, touch, taste, and feel

• Flashback

• Sense Description

• Strong Feeling

• Question

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

I started feeling very anxious. Like the butterflies in my stomach had turned to dinosaurs. This is what type of lead?

• Sense Description

• Strong Feeling

• Flashback

• Dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is something you have always wanted to do? For me, going to California was always at the answer to that question, and 2 years ago that dream became a reality. What type of lead is this?

• Strong Feeling

• Sense Description

• Dialogue

• Flashback

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Put a checkmark next to each item that should be found in a Lead:

• Background Information

• Description that sets up the story

• Opening that sets the plot/story in motion

• Solution to a problem

• The most exciting moment in the story

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

I jumped into the pool. I heard the sound of a big splash as I hit the water. It was cold to the touch. I started to feel goosebumps pop up on my arms. This is an example of which type of lead?

• Strong Feeling

• Sense Description

• Flashback

• Dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

AHHH! the sounds of screams coming from the rides throughout the park filled the air as I entered Six Flags. This is an example of which type of Lead?

• Strong Feeling

• Sense Description

• Question

• Flashback

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Choose the correct order of a narrative essay:

• Body, Ending, Lead

• Lead, Ending, Body

• Lead, Body, Ending

• Ending, Lead, Body