Paragraphs resources

This task is about topic, supporting, and summary sentences in paragraphs of explanation.

This task is about identifying the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and summary sentence in a paragraph of description.

This task is about topic, supporting, and summary sentences in paragraphs of persuasion.

Students read a story about rabbits and mark where the paragraph breaks should occur. The assessment focus is on organisation.

Students read a short narrative recount and indicate each place in which a paragraph break is needed.

Students read an essay on school uniforms then mark where the paragraph breaks should occur. The assessment focus is on organisation.

Students choose the most appropriate topic sentence for a set of supporting sentences.

Students identify the topic sentence, supporting sentences and summary sentence in a given paragraph. They then write their own paragraph, working to include these elements.