Lesson 2: Write Multi-Paragraph Texts

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🟢 A. Paragraphs and Organization

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Objective

I can plan and write a multi-paragraph text with clear topic sentences, supporting details, transitions, and a closing that fits the whole piece.

Materials

Tip: Use transitions like first, next, for example, in addition, and finally.

Mini-lesson — Building Multi-Paragraph Writing

  1. Intro paragraph: introduce the topic and preview main points.
  2. Body paragraphs: each one explains a single main idea with details.
  3. Conclusion: restate the main idea and reflect on why it matters.
  4. Transitions guide the reader and show how ideas connect.
  5. Unity: each paragraph should stay focused on its main idea.

Guided Practice — Writing Pad (Keyboard)

Write a 3-paragraph piece about how a class project can help the community.

  • Plan: Outline intro, 2 body points, and a conclusion.
  • Draft: Add transitions and precise details (names, numbers, reasons).
  • Edit: Replace weak words and check punctuation.
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Drag & Drop — Build Sentences for Multi-Paragraph Writing

Drag a word and release it inside a slot to drop it. Chips stay within their own question. After 3 distinct, fully filled tries, the answer appears with an explanation.

Theintroductionpreviewsthetopicandthemainpoints.
Eachbodyparagraphdevelopsoneclearideawithdetails.
Transitionsshowconnectionsbetweenideasandparagraphs.
Atopicsentencenamesthefocusoftheparagraph.
Forexamplestatisticsandquotescanstrengthenapoint.
Aconcludingsentencewrapsuptheideaandlinksforward.
Theconclusionrestatesthemainideaandleavesafinalthought.
Writersrevisetoimproveclarityprecisionandflow.
Paragraphsshouldstayunifiedaroundonecontrollingidea.
Specificdetailsmakeexplanationsstrongerandmoreconvincing.
Readersfollowideaseasilywhentransitionsguidethem.
Strongparagraphsbeginwithfocusandendwithpurpose.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) What is the main job of an introduction?

2) Each body paragraph should focus on…

3) Transitions help the reader by…

4) A topic sentence should…

5) Which best supports a claim?

6) A conclusion should…

7) Best revision for clarity:

8) Which detail should be removed?

9) Why is paragraph order important?

10) Which phrase introduces evidence?

11) Which is the best topic sentence?

12) Editing focuses on…

13) A body paragraph is strongest when…

14) Which opening creates a strong hook?

15) Best way to end an essay:

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

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