# Lesson 2: Write Multi-Paragraph Texts

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🟢 A. Paragraphs and Organization

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## Objective

I can plan and write a multi-paragraph text with clear topic sentences, supporting details, transitions, and a closing that fits the whole piece.

## Materials

- Keyboard device (laptop/tablet) ⌨️
- Writing Pad (below)
- Optional: outline template

Tip: Use transitions like first, next, for example, in addition, and finally.

## Mini-lesson — Building Multi-Paragraph Writing

1. Intro paragraph: introduce the topic and preview main points.
2. Body paragraphs: each one explains a single main idea with details.
3. Conclusion: restate the main idea and reflect on why it matters.
4. Transitions guide the reader and show how ideas connect.
5. Unity: each paragraph should stay focused on its main idea.

## Guided Practice — Writing Pad (Keyboard)

Write a 3-paragraph piece about how a class project can help the community.

- Plan: Outline intro, 2 body points, and a conclusion.
- Draft: Add transitions and precise details (names, numbers, reasons).
- Edit: Replace weak words and check punctuation.

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## Drag & Drop — Build Sentences for Multi-Paragraph Writing

Drag a word and release it inside a slot to drop it. Chips stay within their own question. After 3 distinct, fully filled tries, the answer appears with an explanation.

The introduction previews the topic and the main points.
Each body paragraph develops one clear idea with details.
Transitions show connections between ideas and paragraphs.
A topic sentence names the focus of the paragraph.
For example statistics and quotes can strengthen a point.
A concluding sentence wraps up the idea and links forward.
The conclusion restates the main idea and leaves a final thought.
Writers revise to improve clarity precision and flow.
Paragraphs should stay unified around one controlling idea.
Specific details make explanations stronger and more convincing.
Readers follow ideas easily when transitions guide them.
Strong paragraphs begin with focus and end with purpose.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) What is the main job of an introduction?

Add random fun facts Introduce the topic and preview points Cite all sources

#### 2) Each body paragraph should focus on…

one controlling idea three unrelated ideas the conclusion’s opinion

#### 3) Transitions help the reader by…

making the font bigger adding more adjectives showing how ideas connect

#### 4) A topic sentence should…

summarize the entire essay name the paragraph’s main idea introduce a new off-topic story

#### 5) Which best supports a claim?

statistics from a recent study a color change in the title a personal guess with no proof

#### 6) A conclusion should…

add new unrelated evidence skip the main idea restate the main idea and reflect

#### 7) Best revision for clarity:

It is good. It improved attendance by 20 percent. It’s fine and nice.

#### 8) Which detail should be removed?

An unrelated sentence about lunch A statistic that supports the point A quote from a relevant expert

#### 9) Why is paragraph order important?

It changes the font style. It helps ideas build clearly for the reader. It makes the essay shorter.

#### 10) Which phrase introduces evidence?

in conclusion on the other hand for example

#### 11) Which is the best topic sentence?

Our class project improved the park in three ways. The sky was very blue that day. I like many different snacks.

#### 12) Editing focuses on…

choosing the essay topic punctuation and precise words collecting new sources only

#### 13) A body paragraph is strongest when…

it jumps between topics it uses only opinions it presents ideas in a logical order

#### 14) Which opening creates a strong hook?

Last year, our class transformed a dull lot into a vibrant garden. Gardens exist. This is an essay.

#### 15) Best way to end an essay:

Copy the introduction word for word Restate the main idea and explain why it matters Add an off-topic joke

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Clear introduction with preview Body paragraphs show unity (one idea each) Uses transitions to connect ideas Conclusion restates and reflects

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I can plan and write 3 connected paragraphs 🙂 I need more practice with transitions 😅 It was tricky to stay on one idea

#### I will practice…

Writing stronger topic sentences Adding “for example” evidence Restating the main idea clearly
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