NAME: _____________________________ DATE: ____/_____/_____ BLOCK: _____
Mrs. Copeland-Samaripa
Paragraph structure PRACTICE WORKSHEET
Directions: Underline in blue the topic sentence. Circle in red any transition words.
Highlight the supporting details. Underline in green the concluding statement.
Paragraph #1
My Dog Romeo is so much fun to play with. One reason he’s fun is because he
loves to play catch. What’s also fun is that he follows me around the house with a toy and
drops it on my foot, so I will kick it. Additionally, he can catch just about anything, but
his favorite thing to catch is a Frisbee. Finally, he loves it when I pretend like I’m falling
dead, and he runs over to lick me. All these reasons show why I really have fun playing
with Romeo.
Paragraph #2
Ever since I moved into my own apartment last fall, I have gotten out of the habit
of making my bed--except on Fridays, of course, when I change the sheets. Although
some people may think that I am a slob, I have some sound reasons for breaking the bed-
making habit. In the first place, I am not concerned about maintaining a tidy bedroom
because no one except me ever ventures in there. If there is ever a fire inspection or a
surprise date, I suppose I can dash in there to fluff up the pillow and slap on a spread.
Otherwise, I am not bothered. In addition, I find nothing uncomfortable about crawling
into a rumpled mass of sheets and blankets. On the contrary, I enjoy poking out a cozy
space for myself before drifting off to sleep. Also, I think that a tightly made bed is
downright uncomfortable: entering one makes me feel like a loaf of bread being wrapped
and sealed. Finally, and most importantly, I think bed-making is an awful way to waste
time in the morning. I would rather spend those precious minutes checking my email or
feeding the cat than tucking in corners or snapping the spread.
