I Am Special

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I Am Special

• Anita Dubrock

2
Analyze the Audience

• Who are you writing for?
• My Class

3
Stating the Purpose

• What am I going to write about?
• Something that makes me special is that I can
  crotchet.

4
Brainstorm

• Ideas about my purpose.
• I make hats, scarves, and blankets.
• I get to use my imagination and creativity.
• It helps me to relax.
• My friend, Kayla, taught me how to crotchet.
• I enjoy it.

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Organize It

• 3 detail sentences.
• My friend, Kayla, taught me how to crotchet.
• I enjoy making hats, blankets, and scarves.
• Crocheting helps me relax and unwind after a long
  day.

6
Develop Sentences

• Add color.
• Use descriptive words.
• Adjectives.

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Restate the Purpose

• I am special because I can crotchet.

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Edit Your Paragraph

• Did you indent?
• Do you have capital letters?
• Do you have end punctuation marks?
• Did you write your purpose sentence, the main
  idea?
• Do you have 3 detail sentences?
• Did you restate your purpose, conclusion sentence?

9
Peer Editing

• Have your shoulder partner edit your paragraph.
• A new set of eyes helps make a better paragraph.

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Publish

• Publish your paragraph.
• Be sure to include your picture.