Worksheet

Build a Focused Paragraph

Grade 3 - Writing - On Level

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  1. Which sentence-card order builds a focused Grade 3 paragraph about describing a museum exhibit?

    • A museum exhibit can teach visitors about one important subject. -> Labels explain what the objects are and why they matter. -> Maps, photos, and models can add evidence for visitors to study. -> A well-planned exhibit helps people leave with a clearer understanding.
    • A well-planned exhibit helps people leave with a clearer understanding. -> Maps, photos, and models can add evidence for visitors to study. -> Labels explain what the objects are and why they matter. -> A museum exhibit can teach visitors about one important subject.
    • Labels explain what the objects are and why they matter. -> A museum exhibit can teach visitors about one important subject. -> Maps, photos, and models can add evidence for visitors to study. -> A well-planned exhibit helps people leave with a clearer understanding.
    • A museum exhibit can teach visitors about one important subject. -> Labels explain what the objects are and why they matter. -> A well-planned exhibit helps people leave with a clearer understanding. -> Maps, photos, and models can add evidence for visitors to study.

  2. For a focused paragraph about comparing two playground designs, which sentence should introduce the main idea?

    • Two playground designs can be compared by looking at safety, space, and activities.
    • A baker sprinkled cinnamon on warm muffins.
    • One design may leave more room for running games.
    • Comparing the features helps a school choose the stronger plan.

  3. Which supporting detail develops the topic sentence "A class recycling plan works best when everyone knows the steps."?

    • The art teacher sharpened a box of colored pencils.
    • Clear routines make the plan easier to follow all year.
    • A class recycling plan works best when everyone knows the steps.
    • Students sort paper, plastic, and cans into labeled bins.

  4. Which sentence should be cut because it breaks the focus on describing a museum exhibit?

    • The cafeteria worker washed trays after lunch.
    • A well-planned exhibit helps people leave with a clearer understanding.
    • A museum exhibit can teach visitors about one important subject.
    • Maps, photos, and models can add evidence for visitors to study.

  5. Which closing sentence wraps up the focused paragraph about describing a museum exhibit?

    • A well-planned exhibit helps people leave with a clearer understanding.
    • The cafeteria worker washed trays after lunch.
    • Labels explain what the objects are and why they matter.
    • The paragraph starts here.
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