Grade 4 · Writing · Lesson 7

Use Paragraphs for Dialogue and Description

In fiction and narrative writing, two types of paragraph serve different purposes: dialogue paragraphs record what characters say, and description paragraphs paint a picture of a setting, character, or event. Each type has its own rules.

What this lesson teaches

1Apply indentation and punctuation rules for dialogue paragraphs
2Write a short dialogue using correct paragraph and punctuation conventions
3Distinguish between dialogue and description paragraphs

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