Creating First Lines

A question is a good way to start your essay. It can help your reader understand where you are going, and it can help you figure out your own thoughts. Sometimes it's easier to think of answering a question than to think of writing an essay. An example is shown below.

Example: “When was the last time you went without a meal?”

As you can see from this example, the essay could be about a lot of different things, but it will end up focusing on something important to the author and a belief he/she is sharing with the reader.

Now, try your own. In the answer box, write a question that would lead you to a personal essay about a belief that you have.