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Printable paragraph writing template

Topic sentence, details, conclusion.

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How to make a paragraph writing template

  1. 1

    Change the title, and add a name or subtitle if you like.

  2. 2

    Choose A4 or US Letter, and portrait or landscape.

  3. 3

    Pick a colour, and switch on “Fillable PDF” if you want to type into it.

  4. 4

    Download the PDF and print it at 100% scale.

About this paragraph writing template

A good paragraph has a topic sentence that says what it’s about, supporting details that explain or prove it, and a concluding sentence that wraps it up. Teachers often call it the hamburger paragraph: the top and bottom buns hold the filling together.

Each box has lines to plan in, and the last box is space to write the finished paragraph.

What’s on the page

  • A header with name, date.
  • Spaces for topic.
  • Labelled boxes for Topic sentence (what is the paragraph about?), Detail 1 (with an example), Detail 2 (with an example), Detail 3 (with an example), Concluding sentence.
  • Now write your paragraph: lined space to write in.

Tips

  • Write the topic sentence last if it’s hard to start.
  • Link details with words like first, also, another reason and finally.
  • The conclusion should restate the topic in new words, not repeat it.

Made to fit, then printed

Everything on this paragraph writing template can be changed before you print: the title, the colour, the paper size and orientation. The page is drawn on your device and nothing is uploaded. Find more printables.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a paragraph be?

For most school writing, five to eight sentences: one topic sentence, three or more details and a conclusion.

What paper size should I print on?

Choose A4 or US Letter before downloading, and print at 100% or “Actual size”. Portrait and landscape layouts are both available.

Can I fill in the paragraph writing template on my phone or tablet?

Yes. Switch on “Fillable PDF” before downloading and the PDF gets typing boxes and tick boxes you can use in most PDF apps. Or print it and use a pen.

Can I remove the atifo.app line at the bottom?

Yes. Switch off “Show atifo.app credit” in the Look section and the PDF has no branding at all.

Will it print well in black and white?

Yes. The layout uses light fills and clear lines that print cleanly in grey. Choose the “Grey” colour to save colour ink entirely.

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