How to Write a Basic Paragraph

What is the purpose of this resource? This self-paced writing resource includes everything you need to understand, identify, and write the elements of a basic paragraph. This 87-page study is perfect for the middle school or high school student who is learning to write strong paragraphs.

What elements of a paragraph are reviewed in this study?

● Topic Sentences
● Explanation Sentences
● Evidence Sentences
● Reasoning Sentences
● Conclusion Sentences

What is included? 

● Basic paragraph format graphic
● 5 Videos - totaling 61 minutes
● Definition and examples of all paragraph elements
● Sample paragraph building
● Scaffolding activity for each paragraph element
● Choose the best sentence exercises
● Short literary analysis paragraph writing
● 6 graphic organizers for a paragraph on each of the following writing types: descriptive, expository, narrative, argumentative, persuasive, and analytical
● Answer key with sample examples for all activities

What is the format?

The student and answer guides will arrive digitally as a printable PDF file.

What is the Easy Paragraph Series?

“How to Write a Basic Paragraph” is an installment of Elevate English's Easy Paragraph Series, designed to make writing clear and accessible to all learners! Future guides will offer scaffolding and organizers for various paragraph prompts. Enroll in "How to Write a Basic Paragraph" today, and begin the Easy Paragraph writing adventure!