It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife. – Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. – 1984 by George Orwell
1. Which of these stories would you most like to read based on their opening lines? Explain your answer using PIE.
2. Which book does not appeal to you? Give one reason using PIE.
Working in pairs, come up with the possible opening sentence for two of the following short story ideas:
❍ Two friends set out on a camping trip and everything goes wrong
❍ A boy stumbles upon a gateway to a parallel universe
❍ A girl moves to a big city and encounters a bully in her new school
❍ A boy loses a precious souvenir and must fi nd it before an important family event.
