Grammar: Paragraphs
These sites have tips and examples on how to write good paragraphs. Includes graphic organizers to help students write down topic, detail, and concluding sentences. There are classroom activities and online writing exercises. Includes links to eThemes Resources on sentences and writing prompts.
Grades
- 3,
- 4,
- 5,
- 6
Links
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ThinkQuest: Paragraph Writing
This student-created site has a simple and clear explanation of what a good paragraph includes.
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Descriptive Paragraph
This activity includes specific directions for writing an interesting descriptive paragraph.
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Paragraphs
Students can learn about parts of a paragraph, types of paragraphs, and how to write them.
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Paragraph Development
Learn about paragraph development and how to avoid irrelevant details.
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OWL at Purdue University: The Paragraph
This website explains how to write a paragraph. There is a link to a printable handout on writing paragraphs.
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Sandwich Chart
This graphic organizer prompts students to write topic and concluding sentences, plus other sentences with supporting details.
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Success Link: Animal Paragraphs
This lesson plan has students write a five-paragraph essay about animals.
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Education World: On the Other Hand
This handout prompts students to fill in the blanks to create paragraphs that compare and contrast.
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eThemes Resource: Grammar: Sentences
These sites explain the different types of sentences. Includes examples of interrogative, declarative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences. Also learn about run-on, compound, and complex sentences. Discover which punctuation ends certain types of sentences. Includes many online games and quizzes.
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eThemes Resource: Writing: Prompts
These sites have a variety of writing prompts to help students develop stories. Includes some handouts and PowerPoint presentations.
Education Standards
- AL
- MO
- IL
