ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 3: Writing an Introduction
Are you ready to start writing your own story? In the last episode, we talked about coming up with ideas for your story. We thought about who the characters are, where the story happens, and what problems and solutions might be in the story. Now, it’s time to begin writing, and the first step is to create an introduction!
A good introduction is like a magic door that invites your reader into your story. It should make them excited to read more! In your introduction, you should tell the reader who the main character is and where the story takes place.
There are many fun ways to start your story. Here are some ideas:
If your story takes place in a special or interesting place, you can start by describing it. This helps the reader imagine where the story is happening.
Starting with a sound, like a loud “boom” or a dog’s “bark,” can grab the reader’s attention right away!
You can also start with a character speaking. This makes the reader feel like they are right there with the characters.
Here’s an example of how you can use these ideas to write an introduction:
One winter day, Mary was cuddled up on the couch with her dog, Sam. “Wow, it sounds like a blizzard outside,” said Mary. Sam ran to the door and barked to go outside. “Okay, okay,” said Mary. She put on her heavy coat and Sam’s leash, and they walked outside into the snow.
Did you notice how the setting was described? We also heard a sound and some talking. This makes for an exciting introduction!
Now that we have a great introduction, it’s time to think about what happens next in the story. What big problem will Mary and Sam face when they go outside? Stay tuned for Episode 4 to see how the story continues!
Create Your Own Introduction: Think about a story you want to write. Who is your main character, and where does your story take place? Write a short introduction using one of the fun ways to start a story. You can describe the setting, start with a sound, or use dialogue. Share your introduction with a friend or family member and ask them what they think will happen next in your story.
Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or school. Listen carefully and write down three interesting sounds you hear. Imagine how you could use one of these sounds to start a story. For example, if you hear a door creak, you might start a story with, “Creeeak! The old door slowly opened, revealing a mysterious room.”
Setting Sketch: Draw a picture of the setting for your story. Think about what makes this place special or interesting. Add details like trees, buildings, or animals. Use your drawing to help you describe the setting in words. Share your drawing and description with your class and see if they can imagine being in your story’s world.
**Sanitized Transcript:**
**Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids – Episode 3: Writing an Introduction**
In the last episode, I started brainstorming some ideas for my story, thinking about the characters, setting, problem, and solution I wanted to include. Now I’m ready to start writing, but I need to begin with an introduction. A good introduction will get the reader interested in reading your story. It should also introduce the main character and the setting.
There are many different ways you could start your story, but here are a few of my favorites:
1. **Describe the Setting**: Especially if there is something special about when or where your story takes place.
2. **A Sound**: Starting with a sound, like a boom or a bark, will definitely grab your reader’s attention.
3. **Dialogue**: You can start your story with a character talking.
I’m going to try to use a combination of all three of these ideas for my introduction. So here we go:
One winter day, Mary was cuddled up on the couch with her dog, Sam. “Wow, it sounds like a blizzard outside,” said Mary. Sam ran to the door and barked to go outside. “Okay, okay,” said Mary. She put on her heavy coat and Sam’s leash, and they walked outside into the snow.
Did you see how I introduced the setting? I used a sound and made my character talk, which makes for a good introduction. Now I’m ready to write the rest of my story, including the big problem that happens when Mary takes Sam outside.
Uh-oh! Check out Episode 4 to see how I start writing a draft of my realistic fiction story.
