Stone 3 · 36 lessons
Paragraphs that flow
One idea, a topic sentence, good details and a closing sentence. Describe, tell a story, inform or give your opinion.
- ✍️ Write it
- 📖 Read it
- 👂 Listen to it
- 🗣️ Say it
- Lesson 1Connected sentences: descriptiveStart · free
- Lesson 2Connected sentences: descriptive🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 3Connected sentences: descriptive🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 4Connected sentences: descriptive🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 5Connected sentences: narrative🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 6Connected sentences: narrative🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 7Connected sentences: narrative🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 8Connected sentences: narrative🔒 Full Access
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- Lesson 9Paragraph Island🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 10Paragraph Island🔒 Full Access
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- Lesson 18Paragraph Island🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 19Paragraph Island🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 20Paragraph Island🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 21Descriptive paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 22Descriptive paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 23Descriptive paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 24Descriptive paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 25Narrative paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 26Narrative paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 27Narrative paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 28Narrative paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 29Informative paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 30Informative paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 31Informative paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 32Informative paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 33Opinion paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 34Opinion paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 35Opinion paragraphs🔒 Full Access
- Lesson 36Opinion paragraphs🔒 Full Access
Short answer: Paragraphs is stone 3 of the Learning Path. A paragraph has one idea: a topic sentence, two to four details and a closing sentence. You learn to write four kinds of paragraph: describing, telling a story, informing and giving an opinion. There are 36 short lessons, and Lesson 1 is free to try.
Who it is for
- Learners who write good sentences but find it hard to organize them.
- Students who must write a paragraph for a test or a class.
- Anyone who wants their writing to flow.
What you learn
- Write a topic sentence and add details.
- Link sentences so they flow.
- Four kinds of paragraph: describe, tell a story, inform and give an opinion.
Example
Topic sentence: I love my garden. Details: It is quiet, and the flowers smell sweet. Closing sentence: That is why my garden is my favorite place.
What is free
Lesson 1 is free to try. The other lessons are part of Full Access.
Next step
Articles and essays builds on paragraphs: you plan and write a whole text with a beginning, a middle and an end.
Questions
What is a paragraph?
A paragraph is a group of sentences about one idea. It has a topic sentence, details and a closing sentence.
How long is a paragraph?
At this level, about four to six sentences.
Do I need to finish the earlier stones?
No. If you can write a short text, you can start here.
What you will learn
- Write a topic sentence and add details
- Link sentences so they flow
- Four kinds of paragraph: describe, story, inform, opinion
How a lesson works
Every step is spoken, so you always know what to do. You write a sentence or a paragraph, then you read the same text, listen to it and say it. A rule card (💡 Grammar) and a sound lesson (👄 Sounds) are one tap away. The microphone is optional.
The 7 topics in this part
Each topic has its own article with the idea, examples and where to practice. The lessons are in the same order.
- Connected sentences: descriptive: Write 3 to 5 connected sentences about one thing: the topic, details and a wrap-up.
- Connected sentences: narrative: Tell what happened in 3 to 5 connected sentences: beginning, events and ending.
- Paragraph Island: Understand and write a paragraph: one main idea, supporting ideas, and transitions.
- Descriptive paragraphs: Write a descriptive paragraph: a topic sentence, supporting details and a closing sentence.
- Narrative paragraphs: Write a narrative paragraph: setting, events in order, an ending and a reflection.
- Informative paragraphs: Write an informative paragraph: a topic sentence, facts or steps, and a closing sentence.
- Opinion paragraphs: Write an opinion paragraph: an opinion, reasons and a closing sentence.
How to practice
- Play a little every day: about 15 minutes is enough.
- Say the sentence out loud after the voice, even without the microphone.
- Repeat a lesson that feels easy. Repeating is practice, not a test.
- When you make a mistake, open the rule card and read the examples.
Next stone: 📰 Articles and essays