Build a Focused Paragraph

Grade 3 Writing Worksheet - Challenge Me

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Circle the answer, or write your answer on the line or lines.

A paragraph about how a letter is delivered begins: "A letter takes a journey before it reaches you." Number the cards to finish the paragraph.
2.
Which sentence does NOT belong in a paragraph about making pancakes?
- Waffles have little square holes.
- To start, mix flour, milk, and an egg.
- Next, pour small circles of batter onto a hot pan.
- After that, flip each pancake when bubbles form.
3.
Which sentence is the best closing for a paragraph about how a can is recycled?
- To begin, people rinse the can and put it in a bin.
- After that, a truck carries it to a recycling center.
- In the end, the metal becomes a brand-new can.
- Our town picks up trash on Mondays.
4.
Which detail supports this topic sentence? "We grew salt crystals in a science experiment."
- Diamonds are a kind of crystal.
- Salt makes food taste better.
- Our jar came from the kitchen.
- We hung a string in the jar.
Write a paragraph that explains how to make a paper snowflake. Use order words such as first, next, and last for three details, and end with a closing sentence.
Topic sentence
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3
Closing sentence

Answer Key - Grade 3 Writing Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the answer, or write your answer on the line or lines.

A paragraph about how a letter is delivered begins: "A letter takes a journey before it reaches you." Number the cards to finish the paragraph.
2.
Which sentence does NOT belong in a paragraph about making pancakes?
- Waffles have little square holes.
- To start, mix flour, milk, and an egg.
- Next, pour small circles of batter onto a hot pan.
- After that, flip each pancake when bubbles form.
3.
Which sentence is the best closing for a paragraph about how a can is recycled?
- To begin, people rinse the can and put it in a bin.
- After that, a truck carries it to a recycling center.
- In the end, the metal becomes a brand-new can.
- Our town picks up trash on Mondays.
4.
Which detail supports this topic sentence? "We grew salt crystals in a science experiment."
- Diamonds are a kind of crystal.
- Salt makes food taste better.
- Our jar came from the kitchen.
- We hung a string in the jar.
Write a paragraph that explains how to make a paper snowflake. Use order words such as first, next, and last for three details, and end with a closing sentence.
Topic sentence
Detail 1
Detail 2
Detail 3
Closing sentence
a topic sentence, three ordered details with order words, and a closing; every sentence stays on topic.