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Paragraph Structure Practice

Read the model paragraph, then practise identifying and using topic sentences, supporting details and concluding sentences. Finish by planning and writing your own paragraph.

Read the model paragraph

The school radio station gives students a useful way to share information with the whole school. Arjun checks announcements so listeners hear accurate details about upcoming events. Freya chooses short music breaks that make the broadcast lively without taking over the programme. Rawiri operates the sound mixer, helping each speaker come through clearly. Together, these jobs make the daily broadcast informative and enjoyable.

Identify the paragraph parts

Use the model paragraph above for these questions.

1.Which sentence introduces the paragraph’s main idea?

The school radio station gives students a useful way to share information with the whole school.
Arjun checks announcements so listeners hear accurate details about upcoming events.
Together, these jobs make the daily broadcast informative and enjoyable.
Rawiri operates the sound mixer, helping each speaker come through clearly.

2.Which three sentences give specific information that supports the paragraph’s main idea?

3.Which sentence brings the paragraph to a close by summing up the roles?

The school radio station gives students a useful way to share information with the whole school.
Arjun checks announcements so listeners hear accurate details about upcoming events.
Freya chooses short music breaks that make the broadcast lively without taking over the programme.
Together, these jobs make the daily broadcast informative and enjoyable.

4.How does the sentence about Rawiri support the paragraph’s main idea?

Understand how paragraphs work

5.Match each paragraph part to its main purpose.

Topic sentence
Supporting details
Concluding sentence
Linking word

Give reasons, facts or examples that develop the main idea
Introduces the paragraph’s main idea
Wraps up the paragraph and reinforces its main idea
Shows a connection between ideas or sentences

6.Choose the strongest topic sentence for a paragraph explaining why school radio broadcasts are useful.

Freya wore headphones during Tuesday’s broadcast.
School radio broadcasts help students stay informed and involved.
The sound mixer has several buttons.
I heard a song on the way to school.

7.Complete the sentence: A concluding sentence usually the main idea and gives the paragraph a sense of .

8.Which sentence would be the least relevant supporting detail for a paragraph about how the radio team makes broadcasts clear for listeners?

The presenter practises difficult names before going on air.
The sound operator checks microphone levels before the broadcast.
The team speaks at a steady pace so announcements are easy to follow.
Rawiri’s favourite lunch is a cheese toastie.

Plan and write a paragraph

Choose one topic: how a school radio team can help its community; a place in Aotearoa New Zealand you would like to explore; or why being a reliable friend matters. Plan your ideas, then write one complete paragraph with a topic sentence, at least three relevant supporting details and a concluding sentence. Use linking words where they help your ideas flow.

9.Write the topic you chose and draft a topic sentence that clearly states your main idea.

10.List at least three relevant facts, reasons or examples that could support your main idea.

11.Write a concluding sentence that rounds off your planned paragraph without introducing an unrelated idea.

12.Write your complete paragraph. Include your topic sentence, at least three supporting details and a concluding sentence. Connect ideas with linking words where appropriate.