Writing: Sentence, Paragraph & Essay Writing

Paragraph Writing Resources for Grades 2-8

If your student has mastered writing complete sentences, it is time to begin teaching them how to write a strong paragraph! This is a skill that we usually introduce in second grade and students are able to do by third grade. But of course, we are a personalized learning program so this may happen a little earlier or later. Begin with personal narrative writing so that students can draw from personal experiences in their writing.  You can also have them do some expository writing in which they can describe, explain, or inform the reader about a topic they know about. Save more imaginative or creative writing for after they have mastered nonfiction paragraph writing.

Hamburger Paragraph Writing Lessons (link)

Hamburger Paragraph Chart (link)

Hamburger Paragraph Google Slides (link)

Hamburger Paragraph Digital Lesson Plans (link)

Paragraph Writing Worksheets (link)

Printable Slides of Higher Level Paragraph Graphic Organizer (link)

Four Types of Paragraphs and Samples of Each (link) - Here is a description of each type and sample paragraphs for you to look at

The Writing Process

Using the writing process steps (prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, publishing), your students will be able to break writing into manageable chunks and focus on producing quality writing. In process writing, students have the chance to think about what they are going to write, produce drafts, revise, edit, and give and receive feedback on their work before coming up with the final version of the text.

Overview of the Writing Process (link)

The Writing Process Lesson/Slides (link) - must be on my roster to access. 

Editing Checklists (link) - to have students check their own work during the editing step of the writing process

Writing Lesson Plans and Worksheets from Student Treasures Publishing (link) - some great free resources

Illustory Book Making Kit (link) - You can go through the writing process steps to write a story first and use the kit to publish the book once the revised draft has been edited. The student adds illustrations before sending it in for publishing and it even comes back with a hard cover, title page, and an “About the Author” on the back cover!