Plan It Out

Worksheet Description

This Paragraph Writing worksheet focuses on the construction of a topic sentence in paragraph writing. It explains that the topic sentence expresses the main idea of the paragraph and is typically the first sentence, though not necessarily. The worksheet provides examples of topic sentences related to dogs to illustrate how a single subject can have multiple angles or specific aspects highlighted in different topic sentences. Students are asked to contemplate the general topic of their paragraph and then craft a specific topic sentence.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to craft a strong topic sentence that effectively conveys the main idea of a paragraph without providing supporting details. It emphasizes the role of the topic sentence in setting the direction for the paragraph and informing the reader about what they will learn. By providing examples, the worksheet illustrates how different topic sentences can present various aspects of the same subject. The exercises encourage students to practice narrowing down a general topic to a specific point that they will discuss in their paragraph.