Writing Term 2

This term we are going to know what it means to write an amazing paragraph.

Writing Paragraphs

What is a Paragraph?

A collection of related sentences, dealing with one topic.

A paragraph has

A Topic sentence

Supporting sentences

Concluding sentences

Topic Sentence

Usually the first sentence

Expresses main idea

Most general sentence

Example: There are three reasons why Miss King has the best class.

Supporting Sentences

Develops, explains and supports the topic sentence

Have facts, details and examples

Explains why the main idea is true

Example: First, the kids in Miss King’s class are very nice. Second, the students work very hard and have fun doing it.Finally Miss King leaves school everyday with a big smile.

Concluding Sentence

Usually the last sentence

Relates to the main idea

Either finishes the paragraph or gets ready for the next.

Example: Since Miss King’s class are so amazing, she has been able to do some really great learning with them.

So make sure that your paragraph has:

• • A Topic sentence

  • Supporting sentences

  • A Concluding sentence

  • Variety of sentence types – simple, complex, questions or statements.

  • Variety of sentence beginnings

  • Cool topic words

  • Correct punctuation

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