Worksheet

Build a Focused Paragraph

Grade 3 - Writing - Building Confidence

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  1. Which sentence-card order builds a focused Grade 3 paragraph about comparing two playground designs?

    • Two playground designs can be compared by looking at safety, space, and activities. -> One design may leave more room for running games. -> Comparing the features helps a school choose the stronger plan. -> Another design may include more climbing equipment and benches.
    • Two playground designs can be compared by looking at safety, space, and activities. -> One design may leave more room for running games. -> Another design may include more climbing equipment and benches. -> Comparing the features helps a school choose the stronger plan.
    • Two playground designs can be compared by looking at safety, space, and activities. -> Another design may include more climbing equipment and benches. -> One design may leave more room for running games. -> Comparing the features helps a school choose the stronger plan.
    • One design may leave more room for running games. -> Two playground designs can be compared by looking at safety, space, and activities. -> Another design may include more climbing equipment and benches. -> Comparing the features helps a school choose the stronger plan.

  2. For a focused paragraph about explaining how a rain garden works, which sentence should introduce the main idea?

    • Its low area collects runoff from roofs or sidewalks.
    • A rain garden helps manage water after storms.
    • Together, the shape and plants reduce puddles and erosion.
    • A soccer team practiced corner kicks after school.

  3. Which supporting detail develops the topic sentence "Two playground designs can be compared by looking at safety, space, and activities."?

    • Comparing the features helps a school choose the stronger plan.
    • This paragraph is finished.
    • A baker sprinkled cinnamon on warm muffins.
    • One design may leave more room for running games.

  4. Which sentence should be cut because it breaks the focus on comparing two playground designs?

    • A baker sprinkled cinnamon on warm muffins.
    • Comparing the features helps a school choose the stronger plan.
    • Another design may include more climbing equipment and benches.
    • Two playground designs can be compared by looking at safety, space, and activities.

  5. Which closing sentence wraps up the focused paragraph about comparing two playground designs?

    • Two playground designs can be compared by looking at safety, space, and activities.
    • Comparing the features helps a school choose the stronger plan.
    • A baker sprinkled cinnamon on warm muffins.
    • The paragraph starts here.
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