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Writing a strong opening

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teaches Common Core State Standards W.4.2.a http://corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/W/4/2/a
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Writing a strong opening

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In this lesson, you will learn how to write a strong beginning by starting with an interesting story to hook the reader and including your thesis.