Which Sentence Doesn't Belong?
Read each paragraph. Cross out the sentence that does not belong.
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How to do it
- Read the whole paragraph.
- Find the sentence that is not about the topic.
- Cross it out.
Teaching tip
Read the paragraph again without the crossed-out sentence. It should sound better! This sheet is aligned with Common Core W.2.2.
About this worksheet
Two paragraphs with one off-topic sentence hiding in each.
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, with an answer key. See the full paragraphs with a topic sentence guide for 2nd grade.
