A. Read the draft model. Use the questions that follow the draft to help you think about how you can strengthen the main idea by narrowing the focus.
Draft Model
The U. S. Constitution was important. It made sure the leaders would not have
too much power. The Declaration of Independence was important too.
1. What is the main idea of the text?
2. What examples could be added to show how the U. S. Constitution
limited leaders' power?
3. What examples would show in what other ways the Constitution was
important to the country?
4. What details could be changed or removed in order to strengthen the
focus on the main idea?
B. Now revise the draft by adding facts and examples that strengthen the
main idea by narrowing the focus.