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Build confident young writers with this Paragraph Writing Unit for 1st and 2nd grade! Designed to support research, organization, and informational writing skills, this comprehensive writing unit focuses on inform and explain paragraph structure. Students will learn how to introduce a topic, give and explain a detail (or more), and wrap up with a clear sense of closure.
Our goal? Independent paragraph writing by the end of the year—and this resource helps get your students there!
This paragraph writing unit for 1st and 2nd grade includes everything you need to introduce, model, and guide students through writing informative paragraphs. It’s perfect for teaching research-based writing, building structure, and reinforcing strong writing habits.
What’s Included:
Teacher Resources
- Paragraph Gestures Video
- Mentor Text Suggestions
- Highlighting Transitional Phrases + Student Journal Page
- Typing Student Work Options
- Paragraph Puzzles + Puzzle Mat (6 versions)
Graphic Organizers
- 1.4 Paragraph: Main Idea, Detail, Example, Wrap-up
- 1.6 Paragraph: Main Idea, 2 Details, 2 Examples, Wrap-up
- 1.8 Paragraph: Main Idea, 3 etails, 3 Examples, Wrap-up
Publishing Pages
- Primary and Intermediate Lines
QR Code Research Cards
- 12 Science-Based Informational Writing Prompts
Assessment Tools
- Teacher Rubric
- 3 Student Self-Assessment Rubrics (based on paragraph length/detail)
Student Paragraph Samples
- Includes 10 example student-written paragraphs to use as mentor texts
- Great for modeling expectations, guiding discussion, or supporting peer review
- Covers a range of paragraph structures and writing levels for differentiation
Looking for a full year of writing support?
Grab the complete Writing Workshop Bundle for 1st & 2nd Grade for year-round support in narrative, opinion, and informative writing—everything you need in one place!
✅ Download the preview to get a closer look at these templates and examples from my classroom!
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Paragraph Writing: 1st and 2nd Grade Research + Organization Expository Writing
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Description
Build confident young writers with this Paragraph Writing Unit for 1st and 2nd grade! Designed to support research, organization, and informational writing skills, this comprehensive writing unit focuses on inform and explain paragraph structure. Students will learn how to introduce a topic, give and explain a detail (or more), and wrap up with a clear sense of closure.
Our goal? Independent paragraph writing by the end of the year—and this resource helps get your students there!
This paragraph writing unit for 1st and 2nd grade includes everything you need to introduce, model, and guide students through writing informative paragraphs. It’s perfect for teaching research-based writing, building structure, and reinforcing strong writing habits.
What’s Included:
Teacher Resources
- Paragraph Gestures Video
- Mentor Text Suggestions
- Highlighting Transitional Phrases + Student Journal Page
- Typing Student Work Options
- Paragraph Puzzles + Puzzle Mat (6 versions)
Graphic Organizers
- 1.4 Paragraph: Main Idea, Detail, Example, Wrap-up
- 1.6 Paragraph: Main Idea, 2 Details, 2 Examples, Wrap-up
- 1.8 Paragraph: Main Idea, 3 etails, 3 Examples, Wrap-up
Publishing Pages
- Primary and Intermediate Lines
QR Code Research Cards
- 12 Science-Based Informational Writing Prompts
Assessment Tools
- Teacher Rubric
- 3 Student Self-Assessment Rubrics (based on paragraph length/detail)
Student Paragraph Samples
- Includes 10 example student-written paragraphs to use as mentor texts
- Great for modeling expectations, guiding discussion, or supporting peer review
- Covers a range of paragraph structures and writing levels for differentiation
Looking for a full year of writing support?
Grab the complete Writing Workshop Bundle for 1st & 2nd Grade for year-round support in narrative, opinion, and informative writing—everything you need in one place!
✅ Download the preview to get a closer look at these templates and examples from my classroom!
___________________________________
Having difficulty with a file?
Visit the FAQs section, submit a help ticket, or ask a question on the Q& A tab before leaving feedback.
___________________________________
Copyright © Catherine Reed, The Brown Bag Teacher
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this resource.
