Writing Introductions and Closings Workshop

Mrs. Lanning conducts a writer's workshop focusing on crafting effective introductions and closings. She uses Jack's friendly introduction to a new student as an example and guides students in writing catchy introductions for reviews, specifically for Pinkberry. The session emphasizes the importance of engaging readers with questions and stating opinions clearly.

What is the main focus of the writer's workshop introduced by Mrs. Lanning?

• Learning math facts

• Writing friendly introductions

• Playing games

• Reading stories

Why was the new student from Arizona nervous?

• He didn't like math

• He forgot his homework

• He was new to the school

• He lost his lunch

What did Jack do to make the new student feel welcome?

• Ignored him

• Took him to the principal

• Asked him to play math games

• Gave him a book

What is one way writers can grab their readers' attention?

• By using complex words

• By asking questions

• By using difficult grammar

• By writing long paragraphs

What should writers do after asking a question in their introduction?

• End the introduction

• Ignore the topic

• Name the topic

• Change the subject

What was the original introduction for the Pinkberry review?

• Pinkberry is expensive

• Pinkberry is not tasty

• Pinkberry is a new shop

• Pinkberry is healthy and delicious

What is a key element of a strong introduction according to the workshop?

• Using a lot of adjectives

• Writing in all caps

• Starting with a question

• Including a joke

What should writers do after finishing their introductions?

• Take a break

• Revise and edit

• Submit immediately

• Start a new story

What is the purpose of a friendly closing in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To introduce a new topic

• To summarize the story

• To say goodbye and thank the reader

What should a closing include according to the workshop?

• A new introduction

• A list of facts

• A repetition of the opinion

• A question about the reader's opinion