tailieunhanh - Beginning writing 1 part 6

Most verbs change form to show the tune something is happening. The form of a verb shows whether something is happening now, has happened in the past, or will happen in the future. | NAME DATE 0 DEVELOPING PARAGRAPHS Using Relevant Details 0 You know that the topic sentence in a paragraph states the main idea. A sentence that does not relate to that main idea does not belong in the paragraph. A. Circle the two illustrations that do not relate to the main idea of this topic sentence Certain occupations require great courage as well as skill. B. 1. topic a camping trip a. setting up the tent b. lighting the campfire 2. topic Fourth of July fun a. fireworks b. sunburns 3. topic characters on the bus a. the whining toddler b. the humming man 4. topic the pet shop a. puppies b. parakeets Circle the letter of the item that does not support the topic. c. hearing noises in the woods d. shopping at the mall c. barbecues d. parades c. the broken seat d. the wisecracking bus driver c. candles d. canaries C. Read the paragraph. Then underline the topic sentence that expresses the main idea. Finally draw a line through the one sentence that does not develop the main idea. Cinco de Mayo which means the Fifth of May celebrates a Mexican victory over the French. In 1862 France was trying to take over Mexico. Less than 20 years earlier Mexico had been at war with the United States. When French troops attacked the town of Pueblo Mexican soldiers and farmers fought side by side. They held back an army three times larger. Although France took over Mexico the following year Cinco de Mayo honors the patriots of 1862. CHALLENGE On the back of this sheet write a paragraph about one of the boldface topics from Part B or another topic of your choice. State your main idea clearly in a topic sentence. Be sure that every detail sentence supports the main idea. 38 Beginning Writing 1 Saddleback Publishing Inc. 2001 Three Watson Irvine CA 92618 Phone 888 735-2225 Fax 888 734-4010 NAME DATE 0 DEVELOPING PARAGRAPHS Using Facts and Examples 0 It s important to support your paragraph s topic sentence with specific details. Writers often use facts and figures or .