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Paragraph Planning and Drafting

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Paragraph Planning and Drafting

Student writing a paragraph

📝 Part 1: Understanding Paragraphs

1. What is the main purpose of writing to inform?

To tell a story

To give information clearly

To make people laugh

2. A topic sentence should:

Come at the end of a paragraph

Tell the reader what the paragraph is about

Only use long words

3. Which linking words help connect ideas in a paragraph? (Tick all that apply)

because

for example

also

elephant

4. Complete this sentence: A good paragraph has a topic sentence and _______ supporting sentences.

Answer: _______________

🎯 Part 2: Planning Your Paragraph

5. Choose a topic for your paragraph. Circle one or write your own:

My favourite sport | A place I like to visit | My pet or favourite animal

My topic: _________________________________

6. Write your topic sentence (what is your paragraph about?):
7. Plan 3 supporting sentences. What information will you include?

Supporting idea 1: ________________________________________________

Supporting idea 2: ________________________________________________

Supporting idea 3: ________________________________________________

✍️ Part 3: Writing Your Paragraph

8. Now write your paragraph using your plan above. Remember to:

• Start with your topic sentence

• Use linking words like because, for example, also

• End sentences with full stops

• Start sentences with capital letters

9. Self-check your paragraph. Tick when complete:

I have a clear topic sentence

I have 3 or more supporting sentences

I used linking words

My sentences start with capital letters

My sentences end with full stops

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