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This writing activity helps English students learn how to write a well structured paragraph by learning and practicing how to:
This is the first sentence of the paragraph. This sentence tells the reader the main idea.
This is a hard lesson to learn for some students. They think that when they make a claim no proof, evidence or details are required. This is not a mistake – it is a cultural difference in writing styles.
Finish the idea or paragraph with a conclusion. This gives the paragraph unity and cohesion.
Learning how to use definite and indefinite articles is not easy for ESL students. There are so many different rules and exceptions. This quick review might help. It provides a simple explanation for six common rules about A/AN and THE.
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Need an extension activity? This picture prompt can be used to combine two tasks. Ask students to write a short story based on the pictures. Tell students they should pay close attention to their use of articles in the story.
Every teacher needs an ESL creative writing activity that builds strong writing habits without overwhelming students. Six Sentences is a short, high-impact ESL writing lesson that trains learners to focus on clarity, word choice, and narrative flow. Because students must work within a tight structure, this activity encourages careful thinking, richer vocabulary, and stronger control of English grammar. It also works well with creative ESL prompts, ESL classroom activities, and even conditional writing practice if you choose to extend the task.