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Paragraph Writing Practice

Read each question carefully. When you write, keep each paragraph focused on one main idea and add details that support it.

Understanding Paragraphs

1.Which description best explains what a paragraph is?

A heading that names a whole story
A group of sentences that develop one main idea
A collection of unrelated words
One sentence with no details

2.Select all the reasons writers use paragraphs.

To group related ideas together
To help readers follow the writing
To signal when the focus changes
To make every piece of writing longer

3.Read the paragraph. Write the sentence that expresses its main idea. At the school fundraiser, Tane helped wash cars. He scrubbed muddy doors with a sponge. Harrison rinsed each car while Rawiri dried the windows. By lunchtime, the team had cleaned many cars and raised money for new sports gear.

4.In the fundraiser paragraph, name two details that support the main idea.

Organising Ideas into Paragraphs

5.These six sentences belong in two paragraphs about a car wash fundraiser. Number them from 1 to 6 to put them in a clear order. Start a new paragraph when the focus changes from preparing to washing cars. ___ The first car rolled up, and Rawiri welcomed its driver. ___ Tane and Harrison set out buckets, sponges, and clean towels. ___ Soon the children were ready to begin their fundraiser. ___ They filled the buckets with soapy water. ___ Harrison scrubbed the wheels while Tane washed the doors. ___ Before the fundraiser opened, the team chose jobs and gathered their supplies.

6.What main idea could the first paragraph of the organised fundraiser story have?

7.What main idea could the second paragraph of the organised fundraiser story have?

Writing Your Own Paragraphs

8.Write two paragraphs about a fun activity you enjoy doing with other people. In paragraph one, name the activity and describe what happens. In paragraph two, explain why you enjoy it and how it makes you feel. Give each paragraph one main idea and include supporting details.

9.Rewrite this sentence so it begins with a linking word: “The team filled the buckets with water.”