- Look at the topic sentence. Is it a complete sentence? Make sure that it’s not a fragment or written like a “title.” For example, “Steps for staying safe while grocery shopping.” This would be a fragment. Instead, write: “There are four steps I take to stay safe from COVID-19 while grocery shopping.” This would be a complete sentence.
- Look for the first step. Could you find it easily? Is there a transition? What is the transition? ________
Are there specific details that describe this step? Ask yourself whether a reader could follow along without having to ask follow-up questions.
- Now look for the second step. What is the transition? _____ If it’s missing, write one in.
Are there specific details for this step? Is there enough detail? If no, suggest what could be added to make it “A-level specific.”
- Find the third step. Transition? ___
Remember, specific writing is interesting writing! Details like a person’s name can help your reader connect with your writing. Are there enough interesting details?
- Find the fourth step. Transition?
How many steps are there? There should be at least four, but no more than six.
- Is there a conclusion sentence?
- Finally, edit your paragraph the best you can for any errors such as fragments, run-ons, or misspelt words.
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