Curated OER
Writing Leads
Creative writing allows your students to explore their imagination and connect to literature in a personal way. This presentation will help you discuss what a good writing lead, or attention grabber is. Included are a list of lead types...
University of North Carolina
University of North Carolina: Writing Transitions
This University of North Carolina writing tutorial gives examples and how to use transitions and stresses the importance of organization. W.9-10.1c cohesion/clarity/reason, W.9-10.2c cohesion/clarity/trans, W.11-12.1c...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Leading to Great Places in the Classroom
We all know that the most effective way to teach reading is to start with reading. This lesson uses that approach with writing story leads.
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News University: Interactive Lead Lab
Use the lead lab to take an in-depth, interactive look at the foundation of news stories: the lead. Flash Player is required.
Columbia University
Tips: Leads
One page document gives important pointers on writing news story leads. Part of a Columbia University site.
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Writing Effective Leads
Do you know your news elements? Can you spot the most important one? This site helps you spot different kinds of leads, and which news element they emphasize. Includes an exercise for use in your own classroom.
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10 Leads That Shout Ugh!
When you write a lead, you want it to be fresh and interesting. Here are 10 pitfalls to avoid, and some tips on how to do so.
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Beginning Reporting: The News Lead Part 1
You have exactly 3 seconds to interest your reader in reading all your story. No pressure, right? Reporter Jim Hall offers some observations on writing effective leads on this page.