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Writing worksheet · Paragraph writing and editing
Sort the Details into Paragraphs
Eight dog facts to sort into two paragraphs, what dogs need and why they make good friends, plus topic sentences.
- Grade level
- Grades 4–5
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Paragraph structure, Topic and concluding sentences, Revising and editing, Proofreading
What kids do
“These notes are about dogs, but they belong in two different paragraphs. Sort each detail, then write a topic sentence for each paragraph.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Paragraph 1: What dogs need daily walks they play fetch a warm bed they protect the house
- Paragraph 2: Why dogs are good friends
- Topic sentence for paragraph 1:
- Topic sentence for paragraph 2:
Teacher tip
Have kids color-code each fact for paragraph one or two before writing.
How to use it
- Have kids use one color for revision and another for editing.
- Post the editing or revision checklist on the board.
- Model the first answer on the board, thinking out loud as you write.
Watch for
Revising and editing mixed up. Revising is the ideas; editing is the rules.
Talk about it
- What is this paragraph mostly about?
- Which sentence on your sheet are you proudest of? Why?
Take it further
Trade paragraphs with a partner for a peer edit.
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