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Practice Reading: Re-order Paragraphs ID: #52203 Finger painting
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The text boxes in the left panel have been placed in a random order. Restore the original order by dragging the text boxes from the left panel to the right panel.
* Move & order all paragraphs in the right field

Paragraph list

Overall, finger painting is a fun and educational activity that can help children develop the skills they need for success in school.
Studies have shown that finger painting helps children develop the small muscles in their hands and fingers.
It is especially a great way for young children to express themselves and let loose.
This helps them develop the dexterity and coordination they need for writing.
Finger painting is a fun and creative activity that can be enjoyed at leisure.

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First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic of finger painting. It uses a general statement about finger painting being fun and creative. This fits the rule of Topic Sentence. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'Studies' which makes it specific and not general. Paragraph 3 starts with 'It' which is a pronoun and needs context. Paragraph 4 starts with 'This' which also needs context. Paragraph 5 starts with 'Overall' which suggests it is a conclusion, not an introduction.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it summarizes the main points about finger painting. It uses the phrase 'Overall' which indicates a conclusion. This fits the rule of Conclusive Words.

Paragraph pairs:

  • Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 because it continues the idea of finger painting. It explains how finger painting helps children express themselves. This follows the Broader to Specific Strategy.
  • Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 connects with Paragraph 2 because it gives evidence for the idea of expression. It shows how finger painting helps children, which follows the Logical Order.
  • Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects with Paragraph 3 because it explains the result of developing small muscles. It shows how this helps with writing, which follows the Cause and Effect Relationship.
  • Pair 4 (Paragraph 4 → Paragraph 5): Paragraph 5 connects with Paragraph 4 because it wraps up the discussion about finger painting. It summarizes the benefits of finger painting, which follows the Topic Closure.

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