Mary Emma’s Writing Tip – Finishing First Sentences

Writing Tip

I was away for the weekend, so didn’t get my writing tip posted on Sunday.  However, I’ll give you one for Monday.  If you’re a teacher in a school or a home schooling mom, perhaps this writing tip will be something you can use this week for a writing lesson. 

I’ve found youngsters often respond to “Finishing First Sentences.”  First Sentences also are good writing prompts when writers (of any age) can’t think of something to write about.  Here are three First Sentences. 

Choose one.  Finish the sentence, then proceed to write a story.

1. I heard a rumbling noise and looked out the window to see…..
2. The flash of light in the darkness made me…..
3. When Jake heard someone yelling in the garage, he……

What do these sentences make you think about?