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_Step4__ EDITING: 10 minutes ‘When you have finished your first draft, check it for mistakes, using the checklist below. 7-238 Editor's Checklist Put a check (/) as appropriate. 1. Does the paragraph have a topic sentence that introduces the thing you will describe? Did you include background information about the thing you are describing? D3. Did you include descriptive details about how the thing looks, smelis, tastes, sounds, feels, etc? id you use specific words as part of your description? (C5, Did you use adjectives as part of your description? ‘Are adjectives used correctly? (Refer to the rules on p. 43) | Does the paragraph have a concluding sentence that restates the idea | in the topic sentence? ea) 1. Write a descriptive paragraph on one of the following topics. + A person that you admire (outside of your family) favorite piece of art or music «Your favorite room in your home ‘© Away to travel that interests you (by bicycle, train, hot air balloon) 2, Interview a friend, classmate, or relative about his or her views on ‘one of the topics above. Take notes during the interview. Then write a descriptive paragraph on the topic, but from your friend’s point of view. 50. Unit 2: Descriptive Paragraphs

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