Grade 5

Organizing informative paragraphs

Plan and write a paragraph with a clear opening, grouped facts, and a closing sentence that fits the topic.

Category: Grammar in Use 11 min Advanced
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Informative writing should guide the reader. Group related facts together, use clear transitions, and end by reinforcing the central idea.

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Opening sentence: Rainforests are important ecosystems that support great biodiversity.

topic sentence

The opening should state the main idea clearly.

Example: A topic sentence tells what the paragraph will explain.

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Grouped detail: They contain many layers, from the forest floor to the canopy, and each layer supports different life.

organized fact

Related details should stay together.

Example: The detail supports the rainforest topic.

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Transition: In addition, rainforests help regulate climate and store large amounts of water.

linking idea

Transitions connect one supporting point to the next.

Example: In addition signals another useful fact.

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Closing sentence: For these reasons, protecting rainforests matters for people, animals, and the planet.

conclusion

The closing should feel connected to the paragraph's main idea.

Example: A closing sentence wraps up the explanation.

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