Leads
Endings
Bonus leads and endings
Transition words
Mystery
100

My brother and I held on tight as the rollercoaster started moving down the track.

What is jump right in

100

I have never felt more proud of myself. I faced a fear and loved every minute. 

What is Feeling 

100

"Mom! Hurry the dogs were sprayed by a skunk!"

What is dialogue (lead)  

100

First... second... third 

After that... 

What kind of transitions are these?

What is time transitions

100

Name three transition words

Some examples include: 

What is: the next day... in a little while... before long... after a while... first... second... third... next... after that... finally... out in the garage... in addition... to sum it all up... 

200

Have you ever gone camping in a tent? I have. Let me tell you about it. 

What is question 

200

So have I ever faced a fear? Yes, I have, and I am glad I did. 

What is circle back to the beginning

200

Dogs. Skunk. Not a good mix. 

What is series of words (lead)

200

In our backyard... 

Later that day... 

What kind of transitions are these?

What is place transitions 

200

Verbally create an example of a lead 

What is an example of: jump right in, startling fact, question, sound, and setting 

300

Ruff, ruff went my new puppy as I gave him a bone. 

What is sound

300

My ride on the roller coaster made me realize how brave I can be. 

What is personal development 

300

We finally sat down feeling great that we had cleaned up the entire mess from the squirrel invasion. Unfortunately, we forgot to look in the basement. 

What is surprise (ending) 

300

Another reason... 

In addition... 

What kind of transitiosn are these?

What is idea transitions

300

Verbally create an example of a ending 

What is an example of: feeling, personal development, reflection, audience connection, and circle back to the beginning 

400

The lights went out and the entire house went dark!

What is startling fact

400

So if you feel those butterflies, take a chance, you may just have the time of your life. 

What is audience connection 

400

Everything seemed to stop at the same time. Justin stopped walking. Thomas stopped talking. The dogs disappeared into the bush. 

What is snapshot (lead) 

400

What is the purpose of transition words?

What is linking sentences and showing order

400

Verbally create an example of a bonus lead

What is an example of: dialogue, snapshot, and series of words

500

One early morning at the beach we saw the sunrise.

What is setting

500

Next time I have the opportunity to try something new, I will jump at the chance. 

What is reflection

500

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. They never met my dog Max!

What is sequel (ending)

500

In conclusion... 

As you can see... 

What kind of transitions are these? 

What is summarizing transitions 

500

Verbally create an example of a bonus ending

What is an example of: surprise and sequel 

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