Writing Worksheet · Grades 3–5
Closing Sentences Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 3-5 on closing sentences: the last sentence of a paragraph that wraps it up by restating the main idea or giving a final thought. Students judge whether eight sentences make good closings, then write their own. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 3–5
Skill Focus
Closing Sentences, writing skills
Lesson Length
15 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A closing sentence is the last sentence of a paragraph. It wraps up the paragraph by restating the main idea in a new way or giving a final thought, so the reader feels the paragraph is finished. A weak ending just stops or adds a brand-new idea. This worksheet teaches students to recognize and write strong closing sentences.
Section A asks students to imagine a paragraph about why dogs make good pets and decide whether each of eight sentences would be a good closing sentence. The good ones wrap up the topic with phrases like ‘overall’ and ‘in conclusion’; the weak ones change the subject (Cats are also nice; My favorite color is blue) or add an unrelated detail. The reference box teaches the rule with a recess example not reused in the items.
Section B is productive: students write closing sentences for four paragraph topics (why reading is fun, a favorite season, how to stay healthy, why teamwork matters). Page 3 is a complete answer key with samples. The skill complements topic sentences and conclusions.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box aloud and note the closing-sentence starters: overall, in conclusion, all in all.
Complete Section A independently – have students ask if each sentence wraps up the dog-pet topic.
Discuss the weak items (Cats are also nice; My favorite color is blue) and why they fail.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check; accept any sentence that wraps up the topic.
Pair with the Topic Sentences Worksheet or the Writing Conclusions Worksheet for a paragraph mini-unit.
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Closing Sentences Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 3-5 on closing sentences: the last sentence of a paragraph that wraps it up by restating the main idea or giving a final thought. Students judge whether eight sentences make good closings, then write their own. A complete answer key is included.
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