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Example Colored Paper Strips
Tool E2-42b
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Topic Sentence: American Indians used many tools to help them survive.
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Explain: Some American Indians hunted animals with arrows and spears made from stone, wood, or bone. Key/Star Idea: For example, they used tools to make clothing.
Conclusion: Clearly, tools were an important part of American Indian life. Key/Star Idea: Also, American Indians used tools to get food.
Explain: Some American Indians used stones to stretch animal skins to make clothing.
Explain: They also made fishing nets of grasses and other plants.
Explain: They also sewed skins into clothing with needles made from sharp bones.
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Foundational Writing Skills
Step Up to Writing • Grades 3–5
Tool E2-42b