Paragraph House Writing Practice

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House illustration representing paragraph structure

🏠 Part 1: Building Your Paragraph House

Remember: A paragraph is like a house! The roof is your topic sentence, the walls are your supporting sentences, and the floor is your conclusion.

1. Label the parts of the paragraph house. Choose from: topic sentence, supporting sentences, conclusion

Roof = _________________

Walls = _________________

Floor = _________________

2. What type of topic sentence is this? Circle the correct answer.

"There are three reasons why I love winter: snow, hot chocolate, and cosy fires."

Clear statement

List sentence

Strong opinion

3. Which sentences would make good "walls" (supporting sentences) for this topic? Tick all that apply.

Topic: "Dogs make the best pets."

Dogs are loyal and loving companions.

I like ice cream.

They protect your family and home.

Dogs can be trained to do tricks.

✏️ Part 2: Writing Your Own Topic Sentences

4. Write a clear statement topic sentence about your favourite food.

Sentence starter (optional): "_______ is the best food because..."

5. Write a list sentence topic sentence about things you like to do on weekends.

Sentence starter (optional): "There are three things I love doing on weekends: _______, _______, and _______."

6. Write a strong opinion topic sentence about school uniforms.

Sentence starter (optional): "I believe that school uniforms are _______ because..."

🏗️ Part 3: Complete Paragraph Practice

7. Choose ONE of your topic sentences from Part 2. Write a complete paragraph using the house structure.

My chosen topic sentence:

Supporting sentence 1 (Wall):

Supporting sentence 2 (Wall):

Supporting sentence 3 (Wall):

8. Choose how to end your paragraph. Circle one option, then write your conclusion.

Restate the main idea

Ask a thought-provoking question

My conclusion sentence (Floor):

9. Self-Assessment Checklist: Tick each box when you've checked your paragraph.

My paragraph has a strong topic sentence (roof)

I have at least 3 supporting sentences (walls)

My supporting sentences relate to my topic

I have a conclusion sentence (floor)

I used linking words (also, because, for example)

My writing makes sense and flows well

10. Extension Challenge: Advanced learners - Write a second paragraph on a different topic using the paragraph structure you didn't try in question 8.