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Keep to the Subject

When you write a paragraph, all the sentences in the paragraph should be about the main idea.

In the paragraphs below, the main idea is inside brackets [ ]. Your job is to remove any sentences that are not about the main idea.

Delete any sentences that are not about the [main idea].

Uncle Nick

[My Uncle Nick lives on a farm.] He raises corn and soy beans as cash crops. I walked in a cornfield once. He also raises pigs, cattle, and sheep. He works long hours taking care of his crops and animals. I worked hard at school today.

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Check your paragraph against the one below. The sentences that do not explain the main idea have been deleted.

[My Uncle Nick lives on a farm.] He raises corn and soy beans as cash crops. He also raises pigs, cattle, and sheep. He works long hours taking care of his crops and animals.

Delete any sentences that are not about the [main idea].

All Kinds of Cats

[Cats come in all shapes and sizes.] My dog has stubby little legs. Some cats are long and thin, while others are stocky. Most dogs are larger and heavier than cats. Cats can have flat noses or pointed ones. If you look around, you are sure to find a cat that's perfect for you.

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Check your paragraph against the one below. The sentences that do not explain the main idea have been deleted.

[Cats come in all shapes and sizes.] Some cats are long and thin, while others are stocky. Cats can have flat noses or pointed ones. If you look around, you are sure to find a cat that's perfect for you.


Delete any sentences which are not about the [main idea].

At the Lake

[I love to go to the lake for a vacation.] The breezes from the water keep our lake cottage cool. We go swimming in the morning, and we take the boat out in the afternoon. The waves lapping against the shore sound like little hands slapping the sand. Hiking in the mountains is another fun vacation. You can look for berries and wild animals or just sit and watch the clouds dip down to touch the mountain peaks. The lake is very relaxing.


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Check your paragraph against the one below. The sentences that do not explain the main idea have been deleted.

[I love to go to the lake for a vacation.] The breezes from the water keep our lake cottage cool. We go swimming in the morning and take the boat out in the afternoon. The waves lapping against the shore sound like little hands slapping the sand. The lake is very relaxing.

Now, add two sentences to the paragraph below that are not related to the main idea. Then have a partner or friend find your "off the subject" sentences.

The Mall

[The mall is a good place to go when you are bored.] You can walk around and check out what's new in the stores. Or you can find your friends and sit on the benches and talk. You can watch people walk by and try to guess what they are like. You never run out of things to do at the mall.


Name and save this file now. (Press ctrl+S, type a name for the file, and press enter.)

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