WorksheetsParagraph WRITING
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Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
What is a PARAGRAPH?
It is a 2 sentences written together
More than 3 sentences written together
1 sentence
A group of sentences with a single idea is a(n)...
topic sentence
paragraph
essay
supporting detail
What is the order of a typical paragraph?
1. Supporting details
2. Topic sentence
3. Supporting details
1. Topic sentence
2. Supporting details
3. Concluding paragraph
1. Concluding sentence
2. Supporting details
3. Topic sentence
1. Topic sentence
2. Concluding sentence
3. Supporting details
What is a topic sentence?
A sentence that tells what the paragraph is about
A sentence that is not relevant to the paragraph
A sentence that repeats what has already been said
A sentence that summarizes the paragraph
What is an irrelevant sentence?
A sentence that repeats an idea that has already been said
A sentence that supports the explains the topic sentence
A sentence that is not related to the paragraph
A sentence that summarizes the paragraph and leaves the reader with a strong impression
What is the irrelevant sentence in this paragraph:
My friend, Adam, is very generous. He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat. He enjoys eating chicken. When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating. Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money. Adam is the kindest person I know.
He gives his lunch to schoolmates that don't have anything to eat.
He enjoys eating chicken.
When classmates need paper, he gives them without hesitating.
Once, he bought me ice cream when I didn't have enough money.
Identify the redundant sentence in this paragraph:
The beach is my favorite place to go. I can swim, which I enjoy doing. The sight and sounds of the waves are relaxing. I like the cool breeze on my skin. I really enjoy swimming. I hope I can go to the beach soon!
I hope I can go to the beach soon!
The sight and sounds of the waves are relaxing.
I like the cool breeze on my skin.
I really enjoy swimming.
What is a good/reasonable concluding sentence for this paragraph?
Hosea is a talented basketball player. He knows how to defend well against any opponent. When it comes to offense, he can dribble with both hands and can crossover any defender. His layups and jump shots usually go in. ___________________________________________
Hosea should try another sport.
Hopefully, Hosea could grow much taller.
Hosea could be a star player in any basketball team.
Hosea might not make a basketball team.
Which is a good/reasonable topic sentence for this paragraph:
______________________________________. She normally carries a bottle of Tobasco in her purse. If her food is not hot enough, she will eat hot peppers as a side dish. Whenever she eats Thai food, she orders the highest level of spiciness. People won't dare to touch her food because they won't be able to enjoy it.
Rio enjoys spicy food.
Rio likes to help garden with her mom.
Rio grows hot peppers in her garden.
Rio likes Thai food.
Before writing the first word of your paragraph, you should...
indent one inch from the left margin
indent one millimeter from the left margin
indent one meter from the margin
indent one inch from the right margin
What are supporting sentences in a paragraph?
true and false sentences
sentences about the conclusion
short sentences
details about the topic sentences
Transition words like first, next, and lastly are used to organize the details in the middle of the paragraph.
True
False
I hate cleaning! I have to do it every week and it's so boring. I have to clean the bathroom, wash the floors and hoover everywhere. I wish we could just pay a cleaner to do it instead.
I will be looking after my neighbours' dog this week. They have gone abroad on holiday and cannot take it with them. I will feed him and take him for walks every day. I'm really looking forward to it.
A _____ expresses the main idea of the paragraph.
Topic sentence
controlling idea
supporting sentences
examples
Usually, a good paragraph contains ____ sentences
4-5
5-7
8-10
3
The boss of every paragraph (no matter which one) is...
the transitional words and phrases
the chunking
the topic sentence
the concluding sentence
What are the three parts of a paragraph?
Topic, Body, Conclusion
Arm
Greetings
Topic sentence is usually the __________ sentence.
Second
Third
First
The conclusion is the ___________ sentence
First
Second
Last
Topic sentence is usually the __________ sentence.
Second
Third
First
a final sentence or two that summarizes the content
abstract
concluding sentence/conclusion
hook
narrative voice
a sentence or two that grabs the reader's attention
hook
narrative voice
transition word
statistic
a word that helps connect thoughts and ideas
flow
tense
narrative voice
transition
What do you use to Explain your ideas in a paragraph?
Restate topic using synonyms
Evidence, explanations, and examples
A topic sentence must be about something you can prove, explain, or show through description.
True
False
Pick the most appropriate topic sentence:
_________________________Mine is eleven years old, and it is always breaking down when I need it. It costs a lot of money for repairs each year. Also, the heater doesn’t work anymore, so it is cold in the winter. I really wish I could change it.
I wish I could buy a new car.
My car is very old.
My car costs a lot of money.
I hate my car
Pick the most appropriate topic sentence:
_____________________. The teachers are all very old and boring. The courses are not good. The buildings are old and dirty and there is no heating in them. Worst of all, it takes me two hours to get there. I wish I had gone to a different school.
My school is too old.
I really hate my school
I don't like the teachers at my school.
Pick the most appropriate topic sentence:
_____________________. The teachers are all very old and boring. The courses are not good. The buildings are old and dirty and there is no heating in them. Worst of all, it takes me two hours to get there. I wish I had gone to a different school.
My school is too old.
I really hate my school
I don't like the teachers at my school.
Choose the 3 supporting sentences for the topic sentence below:
Mobile phones in the classroom can have a negative impact on the student learning.
Texting during class is like passing notes and is a waste of time.
Mobile phones can be used to cheat on tests by sending answers to friends or by accessing the Internet.
There are many legitimate arguments for allowing students to have mobile phones in class, even if they are disruptive.
Texting during class is like passing notes and is a waste of time.
Which is a topic sentence?
Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday
Our meal is very traditional.
Which is a topic sentence?
Many come to experience the rich culture and ocean waves.
The natural beauty, warm climate, and surrounding waters make it a popular tourist destination.
The state of Hawaii is a great vacation destination.
Which is a supporting detail?
It is important for children to cultivate the reading habit because it broadens knowledge.
It encourages imagination.
Which of these are supporting details?
There are many different ways of using eggs in cooking.
Hard boiled eggs are good for picnics, sandwiches, or use in salads.
To give lightness and substances, eggs are usually added to cakes and pastries.
There are few foods that are as nourishing and versatile as eggs.
What is the topic sentence?
The most important problem in our city is its inadequate public transportation system.
A bus or streetcar that should arrive at 7:45 may not arrive until 8:00 or later.
In order for people to get to their destinations on time, people must allow for waiting time at the bus and streetcar stops.
What is the topic sentence?
My friend often travels away from her home.
My friend sends money to her family in Chile each month.
My friend is generous.
What is this sentence?
"My roommate Akiko is a very organized person.
Topic Sentence
Supporting Detail
Concluding Sentence
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana. We drove there in two days. I didn't think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong. We saw the Mississippi River, rode a horse carriage in the French Quarter, and visited a cemetery where everyone was buried above the ground. I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.
I didn't think it would be very interesting, but I was wrong.
We drove there in two days.
The best trip my family ever took was to New Orleans, Louisiana.
I liked the food best, especially the New Orleans doughnuts called beignets.
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon. It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them. Using clean, soapy water is best. Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria. They also are more pleasant to eat with. No one likes to pick up a fork with food stuck on it!
No one likes to eat with a dirty knife, fork, or spoon.
It is important to completely wash all utensils before using them.
Clean utensils won't transmit germs and bacteria.
They also are more pleasant to eat with.
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting. They don't realize that every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics. Just like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery. It turns out that poetry isn't old-fashioned; it's as modern as the latest hit song!
Many people think poetry is old-fashioned and uninteresting.
They don't realize that every time they hear a song sung, they are hearing poetry in the form of song lyrics.
Just like many written poems, many song lyrics use rhythm, rhyme, and literary imagery.
It turns out that poetry isn't old-fashioned; it's as modern as the latest hit song!
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener. It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.
Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener.
It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time.
It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks.
Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone.
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep. Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what happened during the day. You can also lie awake if a big event, like a test or a party, is happening the next day. There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep. You can try counting sheep, or just counting, which will keep your mind busy with a repetitious activity. Sometimes listening to soft music or gentle sounds, like rain, helps. You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.
Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep.
You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.
There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep.
Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what happened during the day.
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
Clarion angelfish live in reef waters. They eat sponges, sea grasses, and algae. They live in small schools typically underneath a ledge or rocky overhanging. A large Clarion angelfish is eight inches long. Its thin body helps it slip in and around rocky reefs. Clarion angelfish are quite unique.
Clarion angelfish live in reef waters.
A large Clarion angelfish is eight inches long.
Clarion angelfish are quite unique.
They eat sponges, sea grasses, and algae.
Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?
The rides at the fair are awesome! Everyone can find something they enjoy doing. Many people gather to watch the bull riding. Others like to watch the dogs herding the sheep. Everyone comes for the food and dessert. The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.
The rides at the fair are awesome!
Everyone can find something they enjoy doing.
Everyone comes for the food and dessert.
The county fair is a great place for entertainment and fun.
Concluding sentences should...
summarize what you just read
introduce new information
be packed with new facts
Concluding sentences should be similar to...
the title
the facts
the topic sentence
The concluding sentence should be filled with new information
True
False
Which is the best concluding sentence?
I'm glad you read all about the sun, have a good night.
The sun certainly is a fascinating part of our solar system.
The sun has eruptions called solar flares.
Choosing a car can be tricky unless you follow these guidelines.
Happiness and life style go together. Some people constantly complain about petty things. They hunger after luxuries which they cannot afford. They become frustrated and sick. Whereas some others take things easy and keep themselves happy, cool and poised. In other words, happiness can be experienced by cultivating healthy thinking.
Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.
Therefore,
Otherwise,
However,
In addition,
You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late
Otherwise
Consequently
Furthermore
Therefore
We live in the same building; ___, we hardly see each other.
Furthermore
However
For example
Similarly
This transition word introduces one or more examples of an idea that was just mentioned.
Despite
However
Such as
Simultaneously
This transition word means that a statement is very much like the previous statement.
Despite
However
Similarly
Consequently
___________, it is also important that true friends be there for you.
Which transition word adds more proof to the statement?
Secondly
Finally
On the other hand
In addition
There are so many social media apps that teenagers can use. ________, my 13 year old niece is constantly on Snapchat and Instagram.
For example
However
As a result
Meanwhile
What transition word shows an effect?
Meanwhile,
To conclude,
Therefore,
However,
What transition word shows a contrast/difference?
Meanwhile,
In other words,
Therefore,
However,
Jared is a dedicated wrestler. ____________ to playing the sport, he loves to watch matches on television.
In addition
However
As a result
Meanwhile
He was an outstanding President. _______ he may have been the best President of them all.
For instance,
In conclusion,
In fact,
Instead,
People could not reach the mountain by road ____________________ of the snow.
because
as
instead
unless
Private cars should be banned from cities because people are developing serious health problems ____________________ air pollution from automobiles.
due to
though
inspite of
because
More money should be spent on alternative energy ____________________ we don't need to burn so much coal and oil.
in order to
so that
as a result
because
____________________ it would cost me more to drive my car, I would be happy if they raised gasoline taxes in order to cut down on gas consumption.
As a result
Although
Instead of
Because
It is raining ____________________ I should take my umbrella.
because
but
although
so
I must drive slowly ____________________ it is snowing.
so
but
because
despite
The boys wanted pizza, _________ they looked up the number for Dominos.
so
in addition
consequently
however
I have eighty-eight baseball cards in my collection.
____________ I also have seventy-three football cards.
For example,
In addition,
In other words,
Furthermore,
Las Vegas is usually warm and dry.
____________ Seattle is often cool and rainy.
In contrast,
Therefore,
In spite of,
For example,
Michael got into trouble in Mrs. Sanderson's class. _________ he got into trouble in all of his classes.
On the other hand,
In spite of that,
As a matter of fact,
In other words,
Adam loves food,__________ he doesn't like cooking.
and
but
Sam likes rock music ________ he plays the guitar in a group.
and
but
Michelle likes animals, _________ she doesn't have a pet.
and
but
My friend loves Italian food _________ her favourite dish is pasta.
and
but
I like to read comics ________ novels.
and
but
or
My grandmother likes to plant orchids _______ she does not like to plant roses in her garden.
and
but
or
1. You could have a drink. You could ……………… have a meal.
also
too
Do they __ speak French?
also
too
and
We are going to play basketball ___ baseball tomorrow.
also
too
and
He ___ is upset with them.
also
too
and
