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PRE-WRITING ACTIVITIES
11/08/2023
Attention-grabbing Introduction
Examples:
Approaches Attention-grabbing introduction
Ask a question(s) Why do floods occur? Do we blame Mother Nature or are these floods
caused by our own doing?
Give an opinion/Fact People often realise the importance of caring for their elderly parents only
when it is too late.
Use newspaper headlines 'Sudden Flash Floods in Kajang Town' reads our local newspaper's
headline; Massive Landslide Causes Many to Be Stranded' says another.

Use a quotation/proverb Nelson Mandela once said, 'Education is the most powerful weapon that
you can use to change the world'.
State a surprising fact: Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that affects children into
(about the topic) their adolescent years.

Activity 1
Think about a statement, then write an attention-grabbing introduction using the approaches given.
1. Consumers prefer to shop online.

Approaches Attention-grabbing introduction

Ask a question(s)

Give an opinion/Fact

Use newspaper headlines

Use a quotation/proverb

State a surprising fact:

(about the topic)
 2. Obesity is a lifestyle disease.

Approaches Attention-grabbing introduction

Ask a question(s)

Give an opinion/Fact

Use newspaper headlines

Use a quotation/proverb

State a surprising fact:

(about the topic)