1. Study

1. Read the Christmas story through again. Stop at the end of the first paragraph. Decide what the important thing is that is told in that paragraph. Tell in a few words what it is. Do the same for each paragraph of the story. Write these topics in a list.

If you wish to write the story, how would these topics help you? Give a reason for making paragraphs in any piece of writing.

2. Read this story again, or some other which your teacher directs. Stop at the end of the first paragraph. Think of a question which is answered by that paragraph.

Do the same with the remaining paragraphs of the story. Write the questions in a list. How would they help you to write the story?

2. Written Composition

Here are some sentences which will help you to imagine some stories. Choose one you like, and then write two or three paragraphs. Be sure that each tells about one thing or topic.

1. John's kite has dropped in the top of a tree.

2. A runaway horse is coming up the road.

3. Sallie lost the dime her mother gave her to buy bread.

4. Henry's fish hook caught in a low branch on the opposite side of the creek.

5. The door opened and we saw the Christmas tree.