Fifth graders learn how a strong paragraph is built, from a clear topic sentence through supporting details and examples to a concluding sentence, and put the parts in order.
Students will be able to…
A strong paragraph has a shape, not just sentences in a row. What are its parts, and in what order do they build a clear idea?
Project this and put the parts of a strong paragraph in order — tap each part from the topic sentence to the conclusion.
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A paragraph is not just sentences in a row. What gives a paragraph its shape and makes it hold together?
Students put the paragraph parts in order.
Students assemble a paragraph.
Students write a full paragraph.
Students reflect on paragraph structure.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
Write informative texts with clear structure.
Produce clear, coherent writing.
Introduce a topic and group related information.
Provide a concluding statement.
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Have students choose a topic and write a full paragraph following the parts in order, so the structure becomes a habit. A printable paragraph-writing worksheet is in the English Language Arts library.
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