Entertaining Beginnings

Leroy dropped down on his hands and knees and scrambled around, frantically trying to sift through the dirt that was piling up around the hole.

How do Author’s Begin their Stories?

The Wind began in the night. Arthur awoke to hear the branches scraping against the window and the sound of sudden sheets of rain being pushed against the house.

How do Author’s begin their stories?

Dread lay on Gilly’s stomach like a dead fish on the beach.

How do author’s begin their stories?

As soon as the wheels rattles on cobbled streets, Jenny felt an immense sense of relief.

How do Author’s Begin Their Stories?

“Anchor!” shouted Captain Stebbins through his speaking trumpet. “Drop anchor!”

How do author’s begin their stories?

This is a story about me. One Spring day I sat outside. I liked the spring. I liked to be outside.

Use- An Action, Dialogue or Exclamation, A thought or Question, and a Sound to revise this boring beginning.

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