Paragraph Repair Clinic Answer Key

This worksheet asks students to repair three “broken” paragraphs where the main idea is buried, scrambled, or poorly organized. By rewriting each paragraph so the main idea comes first and all supporting details follow logically, students practice essential skills in structure and clarity. The passages about oranges, cheetahs, and elephants give learners accessible entry points into informational text writing. This activity encourages students to identify the core message of a paragraph and reorganize details to improve coherence. It is especially helpful for struggling writers and developing readers who need structured practice.

Curriculum-Matched Skills

Writing – Structuring Paragraphs Effectively

Reading-Writing Integration – Identifying Main Ideas Within Texts

Organization – Ordering Details Logically

Revision Strategies – Improving Coherence

This worksheet is part of our Main Idea and Supporting Details Worksheets collection.