Paragraphing

Submitted by Ginny Anderson on 10 March 2011.

This activity introduce the concepts of paragraphing, the key features of a paragraph and then allows the learner to have a go at paragraphing a piece of text. The text is a challenging extract from Grand Designs magazine. Answer sheet included.

Resource File(s)

l1l2paragraphing.pdf

Resource type

Handout or guide

Worksheet(s) or assignment

Physical format

3 pages

Level

Level 1

Level 2

English

Functional English - writing

Adult Lit Wt/L1.3 Present information in a logical sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate

Adult Lit Wt/L2.3 Present information and ideas in a logical or persuasive sequence, using paragraphs where appropriate

Context

Art Film Media Music Radio TV

Comments

Paragraph resources

We have now have several resources that explain what a paragraph is. More exercises, like this one of Ginny’s, are needed where learners can practise the skill.

If you have any suitable texts, particularly of a vocational nature, that can be used in a similar exercise, please share them!