KINGDOM 1 Below are some sample openings of personal essays.
I was seven when my brother tiptoed into my bedroom and told me he had murdered the tooth fairy.
I glared at her from across the playground. I was biding my time until the teacher turned his back, then I would seek my revenge.
My Mom always warned me about checking the pockets of my trousers before I put my clothes in the wash. At that moment I really regretted that I had not listened.
Discuss
1. Do these openings make you want to read on? 2. Which one of these personal essays would you most want to read and why? 3. Can you think of any openings that you have read that caught your attention?
Create
Pick one of the following titles and write the opening paragraph of a personal essay on page 8 of your Portfolio.
The greatest holiday I ever had A time when I was really angry The best decision I ever made My biggest regret If I could do anything for a day, I would ...
Remember to write some ideas in the rough work box fi rst to help you organise your thoughts.
