ε½ Name Date PARAGRAPH WRITING PART I: Read the following paragraph. Circle the topic sentence, underline the supporting details, and draw a dotted line under the closing sentence. Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark survive on their journey west. She knew local edible plants and helped the explorers find food in the forests. She was able to stay calm in stressful situations. Plus, she and her baby made the group seem friendlier to the native tribes they met along the way. For these reasons, Sacagawea was a very important member of Lewis and Clark's group of explorers. PART II: In the space below, write an outline for a paragraph. The paragraph can be about anything you choose. Topic: Topic sentence: Supporting detail #1: Supporting detail #2: ______________________________________ Supporting detail #3: Closing sentence: page . 1 page . 1 δΈγγ — V V V V y VII
