Decide what the paragraph should do
This paragraph planning template printable separates a paragraph into planning areas for purpose, main point, two supporting points, explanation and a closing sentence. It supports a short explanatory or opinion paragraph when a learner benefits from seeing the parts before writing a continuous draft.
Use notes rather than forcing full sentences
Begin with the audience and the main point you want the reader to understand. Add relevant support in the next two areas, labeling a source when the task requires evidence. The explanation area is for your reasoning about why the support matters. These are planning prompts, not a rule that every paragraph must have the same number of sentences.
Draft and revise beyond the boxes
After planning, write the paragraph on another sheet or in your document. Read it as a connected piece and add transitions where they help. Remove repeated points and check that the ending follows from the paragraph rather than introducing an unrelated claim. Teachers can adapt the labels for a particular assignment. This blank organizer does not generate claims or verify the sources a learner chooses.
Download and print
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