Crafting Quality Paragraphs

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📚 Part 1: Quick Checks & Editing

WALT: We Are Learning To write a clear paragraph with a strong topic sentence, supporting details and a concluding sentence.

Success criteria: I can: 1) write a clear topic sentence; 2) add at least three supporting details; 3) end with a concluding sentence; 4) check punctuation and capital letters.

Differentiation: Extra scaffolding available with sentence starters. Advanced learners: include varied sentence structures and punctuation.

Extension: Write one sentence using a subordinate clause and one using a relative clause.

Dyslexia-friendly options: Read text aloud, use coloured overlays, and work with a partner for proofreading.

1. Which sentence is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about a memorable school trip?

We went to the museum last week.

The museum's displays were interesting, and the food was okay.

My favourite part of the school trip was visiting the science centre because I learned about earthquakes.

We had a long bus ride and lots of snacks.

2. Which correction fixes the punctuation and capitalisation in this sentence?

"on the way home mum said we should stop at the shop but i wanted to go straight home"

On the way home Mum said we should stop at the shop, but I wanted to go straight home.

on the way home mum said we should stop at the shop but i wanted to go straight home.

On the way home mum said we should stop at the shop but I wanted to go straight home

On the way home, mum said we should stop at the shop but i wanted to go straight home.

3. Check all that apply: Which features belong to supporting sentences in a paragraph?

Examples or facts that explain the topic sentence

A sentence that introduces the main idea of the paragraph

A detail that adds explanation or description

A final sentence that sums up the main idea

4. Read the paragraph below. Identify three different mistakes (structure, punctuation, or capitalisation). Then rewrite the corrected paragraph in the box.

sample paragraph with errors: last summer i went waka ama with my family we paddled for hours it was great we saw dolphins everyone's favourite part was the beach

✏️ Part 2: Write and Proofread

5. Write a clear paragraph (6–8 sentences) on the prompt: "A Memorable Holiday". Include a topic sentence, at least three supporting details, and a concluding sentence. Remember to check punctuation and capital letters.

6. Self-check: Tick each box when you have done it.

My paragraph has a clear topic sentence.

I included at least three supporting details.

I used correct punctuation and capital letters.

My paragraph ends with a concluding sentence.

7. Extension (advanced learners): Add one complex sentence to your paragraph that uses a subordinate clause. Write it here:

8. Quick task: Write a clear topic sentence for this prompt: "The Importance of Recycling"