Paragraph Structure Practice
A worksheet for 3rd graders to practice identifying and writing paragraphs with clear topic sentences, supporting details, and concluding sentences.
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Paragraph Structure Practice
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Read each question carefully and follow the directions. This worksheet will help you practice paragraph structure.
A paragraph is a group of sentences about one main idea. It usually starts with a topic sentence that tells the main idea. Then, there are supporting detail sentences that give more information. Finally, there is a concluding sentence that wraps up the paragraph.
1. Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for a paragraph about dogs?
My dog likes to play.
Dogs are wonderful pets.
Some dogs are big.
I have a dog.
2. Which sentence would be the best topic sentence for a paragraph about seasons?
Winter is cold.
There are four seasons in a year.
Spring brings flowers.
Fall has colorful leaves.
Complete the sentences about paragraph parts.
3. The first sentence in a paragraph is usually the sentence.
4. Sentences that give more information about the main idea are called details.
5. The last sentence in a paragraph is the sentence.
6. Write a short paragraph about your favorite animal. Make sure it has a topic sentence, at least two supporting detail sentences, and a concluding sentence.
7. A paragraph should only have one main idea.
True
False
8. The concluding sentence tells the main idea again in a new way.
True
False
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