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Grammar/Research Review
Darius’ Essay About His Uncle

For an English assignment, Darius has to write a descriptive essay. He must

choose a person, a place, or a thing and write about it.

Darius wants to write about his Uncle Herschel.

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1. What is the best way for Darius to get started?

A just start writing the paper

B write a list of all his aunts and uncles
C jot down the things he likes about Uncle Herschel
D ask his mom what she likes about Uncle Herschel

Darius has made a map to help him organize his ideas. The draft of his map is
below. Use it to answer the next three questions.

cheering for our

drive to the lake on the boat smell of peanuts favorite players
and hot dogs

eating our catch

Fishing Trips Baseball Games

catching fish

trying to catch
foul balls
I like hanging out with
Uncle Herschel.

wake up early Hiking beautiful sights

 eating lunch on
bird watching the trail
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2. Based on the map, what is the main idea Darius is writing about?

A things Uncle Herschel likes to do for fun on the weekends

B things Darius and Uncle Herschel like to do together
C watching baseball games
D going fishing
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3. Darius’ teacher asks him to add details that appeal to the five senses. Which
of these details could Darius add to his paper for the sense of touch?

A I love to hear all the wildlife when we’re on the trail

B the fish tastes delicious when it comes off the grill
C the roar of the crowd is deafening
D the worms are slimy and cold
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4. Darius has decided he does not want to write about hiking. Which of these
topics would be the best replacement?

A I Love Swimming
B Trips to the Museum
C Uncle Herschel is 42 years old
D Uncle Herschel grew up in North Carolina