Writing the opening of a narrative based on 'The Man on the Moon'

The purpose of a narrative opening is to introduce the characters and to describe the setting to the reader. Saying sentences aloud before they are written helps to check for sense. Using the full range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader. A rhetorical question engages the reader and makes them feel more curious about the narrative. Show and tell language uses characters' movements, body language and facial expressions to describe feelings.