Ancient China One-Paragraph Essay Directions

This one-paragraph essay should:

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  Follow the five-finger format (explained in a handout in the “Hold” section of your notebooks)
  
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  Include a clear and interesting introductory sentence that introduces the topic and explains the main point you are making in your paragraph.
  
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  Have a 3-4 sentences after the introduction that include three specific details to support your main point.
  
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  Have details that connects to the main idea!
  
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  Include a closing sentence that ties the paragraph together and restates the main idea in connection to the details.
  
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  NOT introduce any new details or irrelevant ideas.
  
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  Be typed, 12-point font, and double-spaced.
  
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  Be proofread to avoid grammar errors, incomplete sentences, and spelling mistakes.
  
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  Include the standard heading format modeled in your first One-Paragraph assignment.
  
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  Include one strong verb (underline each word)
  
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  Include one solid “ly” word/ adverb