Flex those creative writing skills by starting a story in a few different ways! Use the picture as a prompt, and use each technique to start a story.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Story Hooks.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Story Hooks.

Use this worksheet as a tool to assist your young writers in selecting the perfect idea for their narrative.

Encourage your fourth graders to put their writing skills and imagination to good use by imagining that they are opening up a restaurant and writing about it!

After reading the classic Aesop fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare," students will use their imaginations to compose their own introductions using one of the most common story hooks (fact, question, description, statement, or sound).

Give your students practice in catching the reader's attention by using a strong hook in their writing!

The best type of introduction makes you want to learn more! Help your second graders hook their readers as they practice writing new and improved introductions using this grabby worksheet.

A good introduction draws a reader into the story and makes them want to learn more. Help your second graders hook their readers as they practice writing strong introductions using this helpful worksheet.

A strong hook will grab a reader's attention and pull them into your story! This organizer will help young writers try out different ideas and decide on the strongest hook for their personal narrative.

How many ways can you start a story? Have fun with writing, and practice telling the beginning of a story in six different ways.

What if you were the last person on earth? Give your child some fun writing practice with this sci-fi writing prompt.

Fourth graders can practice writing and storytelling in this creative writing exercise based on a make-believe pet dinosaur!

Spin a spooky tale with a creative writing card game, perfect for a dark and creepy Halloween night around the campfire.

There are many different ways to start a story! Hone creativity and build knowledge about literary devices with these fun story starting prompts.

How cool would it be to have a pet dragon! Have fun with this "what if" writing prompt, and spin a fun story about the adventures you'd have.

Young writers discover strategies for creating compelling introductions that capture a reader's interest in this writing worksheet.