Writing Tips and Tricks: Beginnings and Endings

Exciting Beginning● Start with some excitement.

Ex: The car that swerved out of the way but almost hit you.The grand-slam you made as the crowd roared.

Avoid: “I woke up in the morning.” Yeah, so did I. Everyonedid. It is a dull beginning. Do not be tempted to use it.

Full-Circle Ending● Writing needs a special ending, one that wraps up the piece. One

trick is to repeat a phrase from the beginning of the piece or to refer back to something mentioned in the beginning.

January 2011 English 12 Examination Topic:

There are many sources of inspiration.

Your choices today are...● Previous Grade 12 Examination Writing Topic:

There are many sources of inspiration.

● Story Starter:Write a story in which you encounter a favourite evil species.

● Expository prompt:How would your life be easier if you were not a Muggle? (Assuming you are a Muggle.)