Parent guide · Sprouts, ages 7–10
How can my child write a good paragraph in class 2 to 5?
A good paragraph for class 2 to 5 has one main idea and a simple shape: a topic sentence that says what it’s about, three sentences that give details, reasons or examples, and a closing sentence that wraps it up. Children write better paragraphs when they plan first, by jotting three ideas, and use linking words like first, also and finally.
Key takeaways
- One paragraph, one main idea.
- Topic sentence + three details + closing sentence.
- Plan three ideas before writing.
- Use linking words: first, also, another, finally.
- Read it aloud to check it makes sense.
What is the structure of a paragraph?
- Topic sentence: tells the reader the main idea. “My favourite season is winter.”
- Three supporting sentences: details, reasons or examples. “I love the cool mornings…”
- Closing sentence: sums up. “That is why winter is the season I wait for all year.”
What does a sample paragraph look like?
My Favourite Festival
My favourite festival is Diwali. First, our whole family cleans and decorates the house with lights and rangoli. Also, we wear new clothes and visit our relatives with boxes of sweets. In the evening, we light diyas and watch fireworks with my cousins. Diwali fills our home with light, happiness and togetherness.
How should my child plan before writing?
Ask your child to write the topic in the middle of a page and draw three lines out of it, one idea on each line. Then they turn each idea into a sentence. Teaching writers to plan and revise is one of the strongest findings in research on improving writing.1
Which linking words help?
- Adding: first, also, another, in addition
- Order: then, after that, finally
- Reasons: because, so
- Examples: for example, such as
- Ending: that is why, in short
Which topics can we practise?
- My dream holiday
- My favourite festival
- A rainy day
- My school
- My pet (or the pet I would like)
- The importance of trees
- My favourite game
- A visit to my grandparents
How can I give feedback?
Ask your child to read the paragraph aloud. Praise one thing first (a good word, a clear idea), then choose one thing to improve, such as adding a linking word or a stronger closing sentence. Fix spellings at the end.
How do Little Lingos classes help?
In Sprouts, our stage for ages 7 to 10, the Write Your World term covers paragraphs and punctuation, diary entries, letters and an illustrated story, and children talk through ideas before writing in live 40-minute classes. See our creative writing classes.
Keep reading: storytelling tips, dialogue writing and formal letters and emails.
Questions parents ask
Questions parents ask
How many sentences should a paragraph have in class 3?
Usually 5 to 8 sentences: a topic sentence, a few supporting sentences and a closing sentence. Follow the word limit your teacher gives.
What is a topic sentence?
It is the first sentence of a paragraph that tells the reader what the paragraph is about, such as “My favourite season is winter.”
Should a paragraph have a title?
School tasks often give a title. If your child adds one, keep it short and write it above the paragraph.
My child writes one long sentence with lots of ‘and’. What helps?
Practise splitting it into shorter sentences, then join some with linking words like also, then and because.
How can I make paragraph writing fun?
Let your child choose topics they love, write about family photos, or write a paragraph as a letter to a grandparent.
Sources
- Graham, S., & Perin, D. (2007). Writing Next: Effective Strategies to Improve Writing of Adolescents in Middle and High Schools. Alliance for Excellent Education / Carnegie Corporation of New York. Report (PDF).
Sources checked 3 November 2026. This guide is general information for parents, not medical, psychological or speech-therapy advice.
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