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# Organising Writing into Paragraphs

Organise writing into paragraphs, grouping related material around a theme, and use simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings in non-narrative writing

Subject: English · Area: Writing Composition · Ages 7 to 10
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/organising-writing-into-paragraphs-mt_AvJMWQbDsr

## Ready when they can

- Divide a piece of writing into paragraphs, each focused on one main idea or aspect of the topic
- Use headings and sub-headings to organise a non-fiction text (e.g., a report about animals with sections 'Habitat', 'Diet', 'Appearance')
- Identify where a new paragraph should begin in a given text and explain why (e.g., 'A new paragraph starts here because the topic changes from appearance to diet')

## Lesson: Grouping your writing into paragraphs

After writing recounts with first and then, you can group sentences. A paragraph is a group of sentences that all talk about the same idea. When your writing moves on to a new idea, start a new paragraph.

**Example.** Zara is writing a report about lions. Her first paragraph tells where lions live. Her second paragraph tells what lions eat. Her third paragraph tells what lions look like. Each paragraph sticks to just one part of the topic.

*(drawing: Each heading tells the reader what that paragraph is about before they even start reading it.)*

Headings and sub-headings work like signposts. A report about animals might use headings such as Habitat, Diet, and Appearance, so a reader can find the part they want fast.

**Tip.** Before you start a new paragraph, ask yourself if you are still talking about the same idea. If the answer is no, start a new paragraph, and maybe a new heading too.

**Recap.** One idea per paragraph, and headings guide your reader through the rest.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Building Writing Stamina](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/building-writing-stamina-mt_lIs10UMkPG)
- [Simple Stories with Beginning and Ending](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/simple-stories-with-beginning-and-ending-mt_nDAcXoPa0c)
- [Writing Process Vocabulary](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/writing-process-vocabulary-mt_o8ciHks8t2)

## Opens up

- [Cohesion within paragraphs](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/cohesion-within-paragraphs-mt_4-vfMgmCVB)
- [Planning Ideas Before Writing](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/planning-ideas-before-writing-mt_9P9o6d0Qm3)
- [Layout and Formatting in Informational Writing](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/layout-and-formatting-in-informational-writing-mt_AHAFw-atka)
- [Writing for an audience](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/writing-for-an-audience-mt_cB7hV8sw7X)