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Paragraph Structure Practice

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Paragraph Structure Practice

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📚 Part 1: Identifying Paragraph Parts

Read this paragraph and answer the questions below:

(1) New Zealand's kiwi bird is truly unique among the world's birds. (2) Unlike most birds, kiwis cannot fly and have tiny wings hidden beneath their feathers. (3) They also have an excellent sense of smell, which is unusual for birds, and use their long beaks to find food in the ground. (4) Additionally, kiwis are nocturnal, meaning they are active at night when most other birds are sleeping. (5) These special characteristics make the kiwi one of nature's most fascinating creatures.

1. Which sentence is the topic sentence?

Sentence 1

Sentence 2

Sentence 5

2. Which sentences are supporting details? (Tick all that apply)

Sentence 2

Sentence 3

Sentence 4

Sentence 5

3. Which sentence is the concluding sentence?

Sentence 1

Sentence 4

Sentence 5

✏️ Part 2: Understanding Functions

4. Explain what a topic sentence does in a paragraph:
5. What is the job of supporting details?
6. Complete this sentence: A concluding sentence ___________________ the paragraph.

The concluding sentence _________________________ the paragraph.

7. Circle the best topic sentence for a paragraph about school holidays:

I went to the beach last summer.

School holidays provide students with important benefits.

Many students enjoy their holidays.

🖊️ Part 3: Writing Your Own Paragraph

Choose ONE topic and write a complete paragraph with all three parts:

Topics: My favourite sport • A place I'd like to visit • Why friendship is important

8. First, plan your paragraph:

Topic: ___________________________________

Topic sentence (main idea):

Supporting details (at least 2):

Detail 1: ___________________________________________

Detail 2: ___________________________________________

Detail 3: ___________________________________________

Concluding sentence:

9. Now write your complete paragraph:

Success Criteria - Tick when complete:

My paragraph has a clear topic sentence

I included at least 2 supporting details

I wrote a concluding sentence

All sentences relate to my main topic

Extension Challenge: Add linking words (also, another, furthermore, therefore) to connect your ideas better.

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