How to write a paragraph

by Ms. Krauserby Ms. Krauser

Writing a paragraph is just as easy as talking to a friend. The trick is to stick to the topic! Here are 3

easy steps to help you.

Step 1: Tell me what you are going to tell me

example:example:

Wilbur’s life was completely different than other Wilbur’s life was completely different than other pigs because he was born a runt.pigs because he was born a runt.

Your first sentence should tell me what your Your first sentence should tell me what your topic is. If your going to tell me about the effect topic is. If your going to tell me about the effect of a particular cause….say in of a particular cause….say in Charlotte’s WebCharlotte’s Web……

This sentence lets me know you’re going to talk This sentence lets me know you’re going to talk about the effects of Wilbur being a runt.about the effects of Wilbur being a runt.

Step 2: Tell me in detail

Give some examples to prove your point. Give some examples to prove your point.

Example: Wilbur got to be raised by Fern Example: Wilbur got to be raised by Fern because he was a runt and most runts don’t survive in a because he was a runt and most runts don’t survive in a

litter. He was also bought by Fern’s Uncle, Mr. litter. He was also bought by Fern’s Uncle, Mr. Zuckerman, instead of a stranger because Fern wanted Zuckerman, instead of a stranger because Fern wanted him near her. Living in Mr. Zuckerman’s barn meant him near her. Living in Mr. Zuckerman’s barn meant

that Wilbur met Charlotte and became her friend.that Wilbur met Charlotte and became her friend.

Step 3: Tell me what you told me

The last sentence is where you get to “wrap it The last sentence is where you get to “wrap it up”.up”.

This pulls your first thought all the way This pulls your first thought all the way through the paragraph and sums up what through the paragraph and sums up what you’ve said.you’ve said.

Example: Wilbur was a very lucky pig to be born a runt.Example: Wilbur was a very lucky pig to be born a runt.

Here’s what the runt paragraph looks like altogether:

Wilbur’s life was completely different than other pigs because Wilbur’s life was completely different than other pigs because he was born a runt. Wilbur got to be raised by Fern he was born a runt. Wilbur got to be raised by Fern

because he was a runt and most runts don’t survive in a because he was a runt and most runts don’t survive in a litter. He was also bought by Fern’s Uncle, Mr. litter. He was also bought by Fern’s Uncle, Mr.

Zuckerman, instead of a stranger because Fern wanted Zuckerman, instead of a stranger because Fern wanted him near her. Living in Mr. Zuckerman’s barn meant him near her. Living in Mr. Zuckerman’s barn meant

that Wilbur met Charlotte and became her friend. that Wilbur met Charlotte and became her friend. Wilbur was a very lucky pig to be born a runt.Wilbur was a very lucky pig to be born a runt.

Writing a paragraph is easy:

Just remember:Just remember:

1.1. Tell me what you are going to Tell me what you are going to tell metell me

2.2. Tell me (in detail)Tell me (in detail)

3.3. Tell me what you told meTell me what you told me