First Line Face Off
First Line Face Off
Created by Stacy Kitsis, AHS Librarian. Last updated: December 18, 2025.
Turn and Talk
What makes a great first line?
Find Your Favorite
Prologue or first chapter? Your choice
Write the title of the book and the first line for at least 4 books
Pay attention to the author's craft and its impact
Time to Face Off
Table round
Class round
To Be Continued
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Read your book or write the worst opening line