Step 2: Craft a Topic Sentence
Compose a topic sentence for "Story of the Door" that captures the essence of the
chapter-the "gist." Then, string details together and organize them in paragraph
form. With these details in mind, you'll be able to write a rough draft of your
summary paragraph. Start with your topic sentence and add the details that you've
chosen or vice versa. Remember to answer the questions "What happened?" and
"Why is this important?"
Apply What You've Learned
* Write a topic sentence and organize your key details into paragraph form.
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In "Story of the Door,"
How do I write a rough draft