Name: answer:______________
Date: answer:______________

Step 1: Main Idea

Write one sentence to tell what your paragraph is about.

Sentence Starters:
• My favorite sport is __________.
• __________ is a sport I enjoy because __________.

Main Idea:
answer:________________________________________
answer:________________________________________

Word Bank:
soccer, basketball, swimming, tennis, volleyball, fun, exciting, healthy, popular, fast

Step 2: Supporting Facts

Write 3 facts about your sport. These are true pieces of information, not opinions.

Sentence Starters:
• One fact about __________ is __________.
• Another fact is __________.
• I also know that __________.

Supporting Facts:

1. answer:________________________________
2. answer:________________________________
3. answer:________________________________

Word Bank:
team, players, ball, rules, court, goal, competition, exercise, practice, equipment

Step 3: Conclusion

Write 1–2 sentences to finish your paragraph.

Sentence Starters:
• In conclusion, __________ is an interesting sport.
• I like __________ because __________.

Conclusion:
answer:________________________________________
answer:________________________________________