Year 5 Language Conventions: Paragraphing

A student is writing a report about the Great Barrier Reef. Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? 1: "The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2,300 kilometres along the Queensland coast." 2: "It is home to over 1,500 species of fish." 3: "Climate change is the greatest threat to the reef today." 4: "Coral reefs can also be found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans."

A student is writing a report about the Great Barrier Reef. Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? 1: "The Great Barrier Reef stretches over 2,300 kilometres along the Queensland coast." 2: "It is home to over 1,500 species of fish." 3: "Climate change is the greatest threat to the reef today." 4: "Coral reefs can also be found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans."

Which sentence should begin a new paragraph? 1: "The first week was quiet and relaxing at home." 2: "I read three books and played in the garden." 3: "My cousins arrived on Monday of the second week." 4: "Together we built a cubby house behind the shed."

A student is writing a persuasive essay. Which sentence would be the most effective concluding sentence for a paragraph arguing for more school libraries?

A student writes a narrative about a bushfire rescue. Read the paragraph: "The smoke was visible from ten kilometres away. Volunteer firefighters raced toward the ridge. Back at the evacuation centre, families gathered with their belongings. Children clutched toys. Firefighters communicate with each other using radios and other equipment." Which sentence contains an error in consistency AND does not belong in this paragraph?

Read this passage. Where should a new paragraph begin? "Marcus loved playing football on weekends. He trained every Tuesday and Thursday with his team. On Saturday they won three goals to two. After the game the coach took everyone out for pizza. The following week they were playing their biggest rivals."

Read this passage about camping. Which sentence does NOT belong in this paragraph? 1: "Setting up a tent correctly is important for a comfortable night's sleep." 2: "First, lay the groundsheet flat and stake it at each corner." 3: "Then thread the poles through the sleeves and push them upright." 4: "Camping in national parks requires a permit in most states."

A student is writing about her trip to the coast. Which sentence should start a new paragraph? 1: "We arrived at the beach just after breakfast." 2: "The waves were huge and the sand was warm." 3: "Mum set up the umbrella while we went straight into the water." 4: "That evening we went to a fish and chip shop near the harbour."