Identifying Paragraph Sentences

Year 6 English — Persuasive Writing

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📖 Part 1: What Are Topic and Concluding Sentences?

🔵 Topic Sentence — This is the first sentence of a paragraph. It tells the reader what the whole paragraph is about.

🟢 Concluding Sentence — This is the last sentence of a paragraph. It wraps up the main idea.

👇 Read the example paragraph below. The topic sentence is highlighted in blue. The concluding sentence is highlighted in green.

School lunch breaks should be longer so students have time to rest and play. Research shows that physical activity during the day helps students concentrate better in class. Many students also use lunch time to socialise with friends, which supports their wellbeing. A longer break would give students the time they need to recharge. For these reasons, extending the lunch break would benefit every student at school.

💡 Key Words to Look For:

🔵Topic sentencesoften start with:Many..., Students should..., It is important..., One reason...

🟢Concluding sentencesoften start with:Therefore..., In conclusion..., For these reasons..., Clearly...

🔍 Part 2: Find the Sentences!

Read each paragraph carefully. Then answer the questions below.

Paragraph A

Students deserve access to healthy food at school. Many children do not eat a nutritious breakfast before school, which affects their energy and focus. Providing healthy canteen options ensures all students have the fuel they need to learn. Schools have a responsibility to support students' health and learning. Therefore, offering healthy food choices at school is essential for student wellbeing.

1. Write the topic sentence from Paragraph A:

2. Write the concluding sentence from Paragraph A:

3. What is Paragraph A mainly about? Circle the best answer:

What students eat for breakfast at home

Why healthy food at school is important

How to cook healthy meals

Paragraph B

Technology in the classroom can support students' learning in many ways. Interactive programs allow students to learn at their own pace and revisit tricky concepts. Digital tools also make it easier for teachers to provide feedback quickly. Some students find it easier to express their ideas through typing rather than handwriting. In conclusion, technology is a valuable tool that enhances learning for all students.

4. Underline the topic sentence in Paragraph B above. ✏️

5. Circle the concluding sentence in Paragraph B above. ✏️

6. Which word in the concluding sentence tells you it is a conclusion?

The word is: _______________________

✏️ Part 3: Your Turn to Write

Plan and write a persuasive paragraph about this topic:

💬 "Should school lunch breaks be longer?"

Step 1: Plan Your Paragraph

7. Write your topic sentence (what is your main argument?):

🔵 Sentence starter: "School lunch breaks should be longer because..."

8. Write two supporting reasons:

🟡 Sentence starters: "One reason is..." / "Research shows..." / "Many students..."

9. Write your concluding sentence:

🟢 Sentence starters: "Therefore..." / "For these reasons..." / "Clearly..."

Step 2: Write Your Full Paragraph

10. Use your plan above to write your complete persuasive paragraph here:

⭐ Extension Challenge: Can you include both objective language (facts) and subjective language (opinions) in your paragraph? Highlight or label them!

🌏 Vocabulary Support: objective = based on facts | subjective = based on opinions or feelings | persuasive = trying to convince someone | evidence = proof or facts that support an idea