Speech Paragraph Builder

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📚 Part 1: Quick check (Multiple choice)

1. What is the main purpose of a paragraph in a speech?

To introduce a clear idea and support it

To list vocabulary words for a topic

To describe the room or setting

To show unrelated facts

2. Which linking phrase best introduces an example?

for example

in conclusion

however

meanwhile

3. Which sentence best extends an idea by attaching a clear example?

We need longer lunch breaks because students need time to eat properly; for example, many students miss out on healthy food when rushed.

I like lunch.

There are clocks in the hall.

The weather was nice yesterday.

4. Check all elements that a strong speech paragraph should include:

Topic sentence

Supporting reason

A relevant example attached to the idea

A concluding or linking sentence

An unrelated detail

✏️ Part 2: Short answers & Paragraph planning

Read the model paragraph below, then answer questions 5–7.

Model paragraph: Our school should have longer lunch breaks. Longer breaks give students time to eat properly and relax between lessons. For example, many students rush their food and skip chatting with friends, which increases stress and lowers concentration in the afternoon. In addition, a longer break would allow clubs to meet and encourage more students to join.

5. Write the topic sentence from the model paragraph:

6. Write the supporting reason from the model paragraph:

7. Write the example sentence (the attached example) from the model paragraph:

8. Plan your own paragraph. Topic: "Why our school should have longer lunch breaks". Write one clear sentence for each part below.

Topic sentence:

Supporting reason:

Attached example (use "for example" or "because"):

Concluding or linking sentence:

9. Write your paragraph (6–8 sentences). Use at least two linking words (for example, because, in addition, therefore):