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Paragraph Planner
First, jot down some ideas about your topic - answering the 5 Wโs (where, when, why, what, and who), what adjectives you might use, etc. Use dot points. Put them here : The best holiday Iโve had: Where: Africa, Kenya. When: When I was younger, around 7 years old. Why: Because it is a beautiful place to visit and my family loves to travel. What: We went to see animals in their natural habitat, it was a very unique experience. Who: I went with both of my parents. Adjectives: โ Unique โ Painful โ Once in a lifetime โ Cozy โ Wonderful โ Special โ Sophisticated โ Homely โ Snug โ Pleasant โ Natural โ Best
Then, write your paragraph here.
Topic sentence: The best holiday I've ever had was when I went to Kenya.
First detail/sentence: I went when I was about 8 years old and before going, I had to get a vaccine for malaria. The vaccine was a painful experience but it was worth it.
Second detail:
I went with both of my wonderful parents.
Third detail: We lived in a tent, but the tents were very sophisticated, we had a huge bathroom and the tents were illuminated by fairy lights, it was very cozy and homely.
Fourth detail: Every morning we got a wake up call, which was basically one of the members of staff coming into our tent at 4:30 with a warm drink. The warm drink would make me feel very pleasant because it would be cold outside.
Last detail: We would go on early morning safaris to spot the wild animals in their natural habitat, I even saw a lion kill a boar.
Closing sentence: In conclusion, going to Africa was the best holiday Iโve ever been on because I got to see wild animals in their natural habitat, which is something you rarely get to see.
Why my best friend is my best friend: Where: I met her for the first time at a mutual friends house When: We became friends 3 years ago, but we became best friends throughout last year. Why: She is my best friend because she is always there for me no matter what. She is my number one supporter and I trust her a great amount. What: We usually go to each other's houses, or go to malls together. When we go to malls we either go shopping together, or eat together. Who: Her name is Kiki. Adjectives: โ Scary โ Funny โ Caring โ Pretty โ Helpful โ Older
