2. Think about a favorite vacation or trip you have taken and use the plan to write a paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details and a concluding sentence.

a. Topic sentence:

b. Second sentence: Begin with an “ing” word and give details about the topic:

a. Topic sentence: My favorite vacation was to the beach in Hawaii.

b. Second sentence: Lounging on the warm sandy beaches, I could feel the gentle breeze caressing my skin as I watched the turquoise waves rolling in and out.