1. Grammar Starter Paragraphing All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

2. In the back of your exercise book...
Grammar Starter: Paragraphing
Definition: A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme or idea. They keep your writing organised as similar ideas are grouped together. This means the reader finds it easier to understand your points.
Ask for pupils’ definition before showing the correct one.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

3. TiP ToP Time Topic Place Person All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

4. Task time: which one?
All of the sentences below would appear at the start of a new paragraph. For each example, decide what the reason for starting a new paragraph is.
1) Later that day, John realised he had made a mistake.
2) “It’s my turn to be in goal,” said Sarah.
3) Arriving at the bus stop, Stuart realised he had missed the three o’clock bus.
4) The stadium was packed with football fans.
5) Evening came and it began to rain heavily.
6) “I can’t believe you did that!” shouted Natalie.
7) Next add two tablespoons of sugar.
8) Looking out of the brightly lit window, Liam began to feel a lot better.
Hear feedback.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

5. Task time: which one?
All of the sentences below would appear at the start of a new paragraph. For each example, decide what the reason for starting a new paragraph is.
1) Later that day, John realised he had made a mistake. TIME
2) “It’s my turn to be in goal,” said Sarah. PERSON
3) Arriving at the bus stop, Stuart realised he had missed the three o’clock bus. PLACE
4) The stadium was packed with football fans. PLACE
5) Evening came and it began to rain heavily. TIME
6) “I can’t believe you did that!” shouted Natalie. PERSON
7) Next add two tablespoons of sugar. TIME
8) Looking out of the brightly lit window, Liam began to feel a lot better. TOPIC
Hear feedback.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

6. Task time: now add it! All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰
Stanley felt somewhat dazed as the guard unlocked his handcuffs and led him off the bus. He'd been on the bus for over eight hours. “Be careful,” the driver said as Stanley walked down the steps. Stanley wasn't sure if the bus driver meant for him to be careful going down the steps, or if he was telling him to be careful at Camp Green Lake. “Thanks for the ride,” he said. His mouth was dry and his throat hurt. He stepped onto the hard, dry dirt. There was a band of sweat around his wrist where the handcuff had been. The land was barren and desolate. He could see a few run-down buildings and some tents. Farther away there was a cabin beneath two tall trees. Those trees were the only plant life he could see. There weren't even weeds. The guard led Stanley to a small building. A sign on front said, YOU ARE ENTERING CAMP GREEN LAKE JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. Next to it was another sign that declared it was a violation of the Texas Penal Code to bring guns, explosives, weapons, drugs, or alcohol onto the premises.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

7. Task time: now add it! All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰
Stanley felt somewhat dazed as the guard unlocked his handcuffs and led him off the bus. He'd been on the bus for over eight hours.
“Be careful,” the driver said as Stanley walked down the steps.
Stanley wasn't sure if the bus driver meant for him to be careful going down the steps, or if he was telling him to be careful at Camp Green Lake. “Thanks for the ride,” he said. His mouth was dry and his throat hurt. He stepped onto the hard, dry dirt. There was a band of sweat around his wrist where the handcuff had been.
The land was barren and desolate. He could see a few run-down buildings and some tents. Farther away there was a cabin beneath two tall trees. Those trees were the only plant life he could see. There weren't even weeds.
The guard led Stanley to a small building. A sign on front said, YOU ARE ENTERING CAMP GREEN LAKE JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. Next to it was another sign that declared it was a violation of the Texas Penal Code to bring guns, explosives, weapons, drugs, or alcohol onto the premises.
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Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition?
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples?
Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?