We've been working a lot on writing paragraphs this fall. As the kids can tell you, a paragraph:
An example of a well written paragraph about "My Favourite Sport" would be:
There are a lot of sports, but the best one of them all is hockey. Hockey's the best because it is very fast and that makes it exciting for the spectators. Also, it takes a lot of skill to be able to skate and stick handle and watch the other players, all at the same time. In addition, hockey is the perfect Canadian sport because it can be played outdoor in the winter. Now you know why I like hockey!
I found a website that helps kids to practice writing a paragraph with a lot of details. It's a little tricky to use, so they will need adult assistance to figure it out. The website offers a fancy version at a price, but please don't spend your money because there is a free version.
- is only about one thing.
- has a topic sentence that tells the audience what it will be about.
- includes a few specific details and examples.
- has joining words like "also", "in addition" or "first of all".
- has an ending sentence that is similar to the topic sentence.
An example of a well written paragraph about "My Favourite Sport" would be:
There are a lot of sports, but the best one of them all is hockey. Hockey's the best because it is very fast and that makes it exciting for the spectators. Also, it takes a lot of skill to be able to skate and stick handle and watch the other players, all at the same time. In addition, hockey is the perfect Canadian sport because it can be played outdoor in the winter. Now you know why I like hockey!
I found a website that helps kids to practice writing a paragraph with a lot of details. It's a little tricky to use, so they will need adult assistance to figure it out. The website offers a fancy version at a price, but please don't spend your money because there is a free version.