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Personal Narrative

What is the best way to begin your story?

Use your first sentence to get your readers interested.

Dull beginning: My birthday was on July 6, and I had a party.

Interesting beginning: On July 6, I was too excited to eat breakfast. It was my birthday, and I was going to have a party.

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  • Quit.