Classroom · Writing · 2nd and 3rd grade

Writing a paragraph worksheets

A paragraph is a group of sentences about one main idea. It is built like a hamburger: a topic sentence on top, three details in the middle and a closing sentence at the bottom.

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A pencil works one example of each activity, so you can see how the worksheet goes before you print it. Tap a step to jump to it. The rest of the sheet is left for your child to finish.

Read what the video says

0:00 Let's practice writing a paragraph, step by step.
0:04 A paragraph is built like a hamburger: a topic sentence on top, three details in the middle, and a closing sentence at the bottom.
0:13 Number the sentences. The topic sentence is 1: Fall is a wonderful season. The closing is 5: That is why I love fall. The details go in between.
0:24 Plan it first. The topic is my favorite place. Start with a topic sentence, like: My favorite place is the park.
0:35 Great job! Now print the free worksheet, and finish the rest on your own.

Model

Dogs make great pets. They are loyal and love their families. They like to play games such as fetch. They can even help keep a home safe. That is why dogs are such great pets.

Prompts to try

My favorite place
The best day of the year
How to make a sandwich

Teaching tip

Use real bread and fillings, or paper cutouts, to build the hamburger. Children physically put the topic sentence on top and the closing at the bottom before they write.

Watch for

Details that drift away from the topic. Read each detail with the topic sentence and ask, "Does this tell more about the topic?"

What the worksheets look like

Writing a paragraph worksheet, page 1 — Page 1

Writing a paragraph worksheet, page 2 — Page 2

Writing paper

Primary lines for K-2 and lined paper for 3rd to 5th grade.

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Common questions

How do you teach writing a paragraph?

A paragraph is a group of sentences about one main idea. It is built like a hamburger: a topic sentence on top, three details in the middle and a closing sentence at the bottom. Use real bread and fillings, or paper cutouts, to build the hamburger. Children physically put the topic sentence on top and the closing at the bottom before they write.

What grade learns writing a paragraph?

Usually 2nd and 3rd grade. In the Common Core it is part of W.2.2, W.3.2a-d, L.2.2.

What is the most common mistake?