Plan a Paragraph
Plan a paragraph. Write one sentence in each part of the burger.
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How to do it
- Read the topic at the top.
- Write a topic sentence, three details and a closing.
- Copy it as a paragraph when you're done.
Teaching tip
Say each sentence out loud before writing it. This sheet is aligned with Common Core W.2.2.
About this worksheet
A hamburger organizer with lines for each part of a paragraph.
What kids practice
A paragraph is a group of sentences about one idea. Second graders learn to start with a topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about, add details that tell more, and end with a closing sentence. Many teachers use a hamburger: the buns are the topic and closing sentences, and the fillings are the details.
Watch for
- Starting with a detail instead of a topic sentence.
- Adding a sentence that's off the topic.
- Stopping without a closing sentence.
It's free to print, as many copies as you need. See the full paragraphs with a topic sentence guide for 2nd grade.
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3. Which Sentence Doesn't Belong?Two paragraphs with one off-topic sentence hiding in each.