READING 3 (DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH WRITING)

What are the two elements in writing a descriptive paragraph?

• A descriptive paragraph uses numbers and words.

• A descriptive paragraph uses sense words and exact words.

• A descriptive paragraph has only three sentences.

Which of the following best describes a pet?

• nice and big dog

• good cat

• soft furry rabbit

Which describes a bad taste?

• sweet

• fruity

• bitter

Which of the following best describes a sound?

• bang

• flat

• bushy

My favorite plant has _.

• nice leaves

• green leaves

• leaves

The first step in writing a paragraph is to _.

• make the final copy

• choose a topic

• revise

To proofread is to _.

• change words

• correct the mistakes

• write sentences

The last step in writing a paragraph is to _.

• make the final copy

• revise the sentences

• proofread

When we proofread a sentence, we _.

• check the spelling of words

• add words

• do not change the punctuation

The next step in writing a paragraph is to _.

• write the description

• revise

• proofread