✍️ Writing Skills Exercises: Paragraph and Essay Writing Prompts

Level: A2-B2 | Includes: 5 exercises + Model Answers

Writing Writing Skills writing exercises prompts

Exercise 1: Identify the parts of a paragraph

Read the paragraph below. Identify the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and concluding sentence.

"Reading is my favorite hobby because it relaxes me and expands my knowledge. When I read a book, I forget about my problems and enter a different world. It helps me reduce stress after a long day at work. Moreover, reading teaches me new vocabulary and facts about different cultures. For these reasons, I try to read at least 30 minutes every day."

Answer:
Topic Sentence: "Reading is my favorite hobby because it relaxes me and expands my knowledge."
Supporting Sentences: "When I read a book... different cultures."
Concluding Sentence: "For these reasons, I try to read at least 30 minutes every day."

Exercise 2: Write a topic sentence

Write a topic sentence for a paragraph about "the benefits of learning English."

Model Answer:
"Learning English opens many doors for career and personal growth."

Exercise 3: Add supporting sentences

Add 2-3 supporting sentences to this topic sentence:
"Exercising regularly has many health benefits."

Model Answer:
"First, it helps control weight and prevents obesity. Second, it strengthens the heart and reduces the risk of heart disease. Third, exercise improves mood and reduces stress by releasing endorphins."

Exercise 4: Write a concluding sentence

Write a concluding sentence for the paragraph above.

Model Answer:
"Therefore, everyone should try to exercise at least three times a week."

Exercise 5: Essay outline

Create an essay outline for the topic: "Should students have part-time jobs?"
Include: Introduction (hook + thesis), 2 body paragraphs (topic sentences), Conclusion.

Model Essay Outline:
Introduction: Hook: "Many teenagers work part-time jobs while studying." Thesis: "Part-time jobs have both advantages and disadvantages for students."
Body Paragraph 1 (Advantages): Topic sentence: "Part-time jobs teach responsibility and financial skills."
Body Paragraph 2 (Disadvantages): Topic sentence: "However, part-time jobs can negatively affect academic performance."
Conclusion: Restate thesis and recommend balance.