Dip Your Toe In

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Peruse the pictures on the previous page and select one. Think about why these people would like to be involved in a writing project. Think about the story they would tell. Jot down some of your ideas. No need to write sentences at this stage - just make notes. When you have exhausted all your ideas, write a paragraph. Let your imagination run riot!

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