Using Paragraphs - KS3 - teaching resource

Using Paragraphs – KS3 Essential English Skills

Part of our KS3 English Essentials collection, this resource helps Year 7–9 learners understand what paragraphs are, why they’re used, and how to organise writing effectively.

The lesson includes:

• A clear explanation of what a paragraph is and its purpose

• Example texts with discussion prompts to check understanding

• Three differentiated activities (Bronze, Silver, and Gold) to support all abilities:

  • Bronze: Sort sentences into paragraphs based on the subject

  • Silver: Sort sentences into suitable paragraphs

  • Gold: Sort sentences into paragraphs, then research and write an additional paragraph

• Full answer keys included for all tasks

This fully editable resource can be adapted to suit individual teaching needs and is ideal for improving writing structure and coherence.

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