Paragraphs 3

This task is about identifying the parts that make up a paragraph.

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a) Here is an explanation of the best way to apply sunscreen.  
The sentences are jumbled up.  Drag them into the right order to make a paragraph.
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  • P3-30-minutes.png
  • P3-re-apply.png
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b)  Here is the paragraph about sunscreen.

It is very important to apply sunscreen properly. To make sure sunscreen protects your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, you need to follow some simple guidelines. You should apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before going outside, so that the skin has time to absorb it. You also need to use enough sunscreen to cover all bare skin thoroughly, including the ears, shoulders, feet, and backs of the knees. Finally, sunscreen should be re-applied frequently during the day, and especially after swimming or exercising. Following these guidelines will help you stay safe in the sun.

Read the paragraph again, then decide whether the sentence below is a topic sentence, a supporting sentence, or a summary sentence.

You also need to use enough sunscreen to cover all bare skin thoroughly, including the ears, shoulders, feet, and backs of the knees.

    • Topic sentence

    • Supporting sentence

    • Summary sentence

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It is very important to apply sunscreen properly. To make sure the sunscreen protects your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, you need to follow some basic guidelines. You should apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before going outside, so that the skin has time to absorb it. You need to use enough sunscreen to cover all bare skin thoroughly, including the ears, shoulders, feet and backs of the knees. Sunscreen should be re-applied frequently during the day, and especially after swimming or exercising. Proper use of sunscreen will help you stay safe in the sun.

c)  Decide whether this sentence is a topic sentence, a supporting sentence, or a summary sentence.

It is very important to apply sunscreen properly. 

    • Topic sentence

    • Supporting sentence

    • Summary sentence

Question

It is very important to apply sunscreen properly. To make sure the sunscreen protects your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, you need to follow some basic guidelines. You should apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before going outside, so that the skin has time to absorb it. You need to use enough sunscreen to cover all bare skin thoroughly, including the ears, shoulders, feet and backs of the knees. Sunscreen should be re-applied frequently during the day, and especially after swimming or exercising. Proper use of sunscreen will help you stay safe in the sun.

d)  Decide whether this sentence is a topic sentence, a supporting sentence, or a summary sentence.

To make sure the sunscreen protects your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, you need to follow some basic guidelines.

    • Topic sentence

    • Supporting sentence

    • Summary sentence

Question

It is very important to apply sunscreen properly. To make sure the sunscreen protects your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, you need to follow some basic guidelines. You should apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before going outside, so that the skin has time to absorb it. You need to use enough sunscreen to cover all bare skin thoroughly, including the ears, shoulders, feet and backs of the knees. Sunscreen should be re-applied frequently during the day, and especially after swimming or exercising. Proper use of sunscreen will help you stay safe in the sun.

e)  Decide whether this sentence is a topic sentence, a supporting sentence, or a summary sentence.

Proper use of sunscreen will help you stay safe in the sun.

 

    • Topic sentence

    • Supporting sentence

    • Summary sentence

Question

It is very important to apply sunscreen properly. To make sure the sunscreen protects your skin from the harmful effects of the sun, you need to follow some basic guidelines. You should apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before going outside, so that the skin has time to absorb it. You need to use enough sunscreen to cover all bare skin thoroughly, including the ears, shoulders, feet and backs of the knees. Sunscreen should be re-applied frequently during the day, and especially after swimming or exercising. Proper use of sunscreen will help you stay safe in the sun.

f)  Decide whether this sentence is a topic sentence, a supporting sentence, or a summary sentence.

You should apply sunscreen approximately 30 minutes before going outside, so that the skin has time to absorb it.

    • Topic sentence

    • Supporting sentence

    • Summary sentence

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g)  Choose one of the topics below and write a paragraph to explain the topic to a reader. Make sure your paragraph has a topic sentence, two or more supporting sentences, and a summary sentence.

  • Why it is important to learn to swim
  • Why fire engines are red
  • Why people enjoy having pets

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Read through your paragraph carefully. Think about the following questions.

Have I written a clear topic sentence that tells the reader what the paragraph will be about?
Have I written one or more supporting sentences that provide detail about my main idea?
Have I written a summary sentence that rounds off the paragraph and refers back to my main idea?
 
Now edit your paragraph.