Paragraph Template
This paragraph template helps students build one well-organized paragraph a sentence at a time. It has a row for the topic sentence, three details, a closing sentence, a table of linking words and a four-item self-check.
- Grade Level
- Grades 1 to 8
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Paragraph Template Example
A 4th grader's paragraph about how owls hunt at night, one sentence per row.
What's in the Paragraph Template
Topic and Closing Sentence
Labeled rows with ruled lines for the first sentence and the last sentence of the paragraph.
Three Details
Three rows for details, each one backed up with an example or a reason.
Linking Words and Checklist
A table of linking words for each part, and four boxes to check when the paragraph is done.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, or print it to fill in by hand. US Letter or A4.
How to Use the Paragraph Template
Write the Topic
Students write their topic at the top, then a topic sentence that says what the paragraph is about.
Add Three Details
In each detail row, students write one sentence that gives a fact or an idea about the topic.
Back Each One Up
Students add an example or a reason to every detail. The page reminds them to do this in its instructions.
Link the Sentences
Show the linking words table. Students choose words such as First, Next and Finally to join their sentences.
Check the Paragraph
Students write the closing sentence, then tick each box in the self-check before they copy the paragraph out.
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