Paragraph Puzzles File Folder Activity and More

Students learn about the important components of paragraph writing through this hands-on activity. This printable includes everything you need to create a learning experience that will help students identify and use the different sentences within a paragraph.

what's included?

•6 color coded paragraphs These paragraphs vary in complexity and are appropriate for grades 2-5. The paragraphs feature the following titles:

*How to Make an Ice Cream Sundae (purple)

*Protecting the Environment (green)

*Taking Care of A Puppy (blue)

*Clown Time A Movie for the Entire Family (pink)

*Why I Like Art Class (yellow)

*Being Responsible (Orange)

•6 colorful pocket cutouts

•Paragraph Template featuring the crucial components of paragraph writing: opening (topic sentence), 3 supporting details, and closing. This template is part of the file folder task. It encourages students to place each sentence strip on the appropriate location in the paragraph.

•Black and White version of each paragraph great to use as a cut/paste activity.

•Followup Writing Activity "create your own paragraph puzzle"

•Paragraph Helpers Chart features suggested vocabulary for opening phrases, supporting words, transition words, and closing phrases. Sized to fit on a student's desk as visual support.

•File folder label

•Answer Key

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