Paragraph Puzzle Worksheet
ELA Skills Paragraph Structure
Paragraph Puzzle Worksheet
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Part 1: The Anatomy of a Paragraph
Topic Sentence TS
The Main Idea
Introduces what the entire paragraph is about. It grabs the reader's attention and sets the focus for all other sentences.
Detail Sentences 1, 2, 3
The Supporting Proof
Give facts, explanations, or examples that support and explain the topic sentence. They follow a logical sequence.
Concluding Sentence CS
The Wrap-Up
Summarizes the main point in fresh words or offers a concluding thought. It wraps up without adding new topics. Usually connects the topic to the readers life or world.
Labeling Codes:
TS = Topic Sentence 1, 2, 3 = Detail Sentences (in logical order) CS = Concluding Sentence
Part 2: Solve the Scrambled Ear Paragraph
The sentences in the paragraph below belong together, but their order has been scrambled! Read the paragraph carefully. In the box [ ] before each sentence, label its job using TS, 1, 2, 3, or CS. Use the wide spacing between lines to mark key transition words and clues.
The outer ear is made of cartilage and fat. That’s really the outer ear’s main job—to catch sounds and guide them into the middle ear. Your ears are made up of three parts: the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. The outer ear may look funny, but its shape is a good one for catching sounds. The part of your ear that you see on the side of your head is called the outer ear.
