1. Listed below are several general topics. Add 3 more topics to the list for possible writing ideas.

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a. animals
b. weather
c. music
d. movies
e.
f.
g.

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2. Select one of the topics from the list you made above, and add at least 5 details about that topic. Use your five senses to add descriptions.

Topic:
Details:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

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3. Determine the audience you are writing for; are you writing a personal story, a newspaper story, a tall tale, or a thank you note? Your audience will most likely be your classmates and your teacher. Decide who your audience will be and write it in the space provided.

Audience:

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4. Write the beginning of your paragraph using the information you decided on in the first three questions. Remember to use an interesting introductory sentence that will grab the reader’s attention.


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5. Write the middle of your paragraph and include all the facts, details, ideas, or examples that support the subject. Write a minimum of 3 sentences.


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(4 points)
6. Write the ending of your paragraph. It should solve the problem in your story and describe the outcome.

Answer 1

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7. Review your paragraph and make sure you have included all the necessary components: introductory sentence, supporting details, and a conclusion. Check for correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.


(3 points)
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