Printable Explanatory Paragraphs Worksheets
Explanatory paragraph worksheets teach 2nd through 5th grade students to organize facts using topic sentences, supporting details, and conclusions. These printable sheets feature paragraph frames and checklists.
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About Explanatory Paragraphs
What this skill is
An explanatory paragraph develops a single central factual concept using a clear topic sentence, 3 to 4 related supporting evidence details, and a summarizing conclusion sentence.
When children learn it
Structuring complete explanatory paragraphs begins in 2nd grade and serves as the foundation for 3rd through 5th grade essays.
Teaching Tips
- Use the "Hamburger Paragraph" model: the top bun is the topic sentence; the lettuce, tomato, and patty are supporting facts; and the bottom bun is the conclusion sentence. A burger needs all its layers to be complete!
Common Mistakes
- Including irrelevant random facts that do not relate to the topic sentence.
- Writing only one or two sentences and calling it a paragraph.
- Omitting a concluding wrap-up sentence.