Worksheet

Build a Short Paragraph

Grade 2 - Writing - Challenge Me

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  1. Choose the best order for this short paragraph about preparing for a science presentation.

    • Careful preparation makes the presentation clearer. -> Pictures or models can help classmates understand the idea. -> The speaker should choose facts that answer the class question. -> A strong science presentation takes planning.
    • The speaker should choose facts that answer the class question. -> A strong science presentation takes planning. -> Pictures or models can help classmates understand the idea. -> Careful preparation makes the presentation clearer.
    • A strong science presentation takes planning. -> Pictures or models can help classmates understand the idea. -> The speaker should choose facts that answer the class question. -> Careful preparation makes the presentation clearer.
    • A strong science presentation takes planning. -> The speaker should choose facts that answer the class question. -> Pictures or models can help classmates understand the idea. -> Careful preparation makes the presentation clearer.

  2. Which sentence should come first in the paragraph about preparing for a science presentation?

    • A strong science presentation takes planning.
    • Careful preparation makes the presentation clearer.
    • The cafeteria served soup with crackers.
    • The speaker should choose facts that answer the class question.

  3. Which sentence is a detail that supports the topic sentence "A strong science presentation takes planning."

    • The cafeteria served soup with crackers.
    • The speaker should choose facts that answer the class question.
    • A strong science presentation takes planning.
    • Careful preparation makes the presentation clearer.

  4. Which sentence does not belong in the paragraph about taking care of a class plant?

    • Next, they water the plant and turn it toward the light.
    • With daily care, the plant can keep growing.
    • The class played kickball after lunch.
    • A class plant needs steady care.

  5. Which sentence makes a good closing for the paragraph about saving water at home?

    • The paragraph starts here.
    • Turning off the faucet while brushing teeth prevents waste.
    • These choices help protect an important resource.
    • A skateboard has four small wheels.
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