✉️ Writing Paragraphs and Letters
Class 4 English · Unit 10 of 11 · about 120 minutes
Students learn to write a clear 5–6 sentence paragraph on a familiar topic, an informal letter to a friend, and a short picture story with a beginning, middle and end. They practise planning before writing, using a topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence. The unit builds confidence in organising ideas and writing for a reader.
What your child will learn
- Students will be able to write a 5–6 sentence paragraph on a familiar topic with a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence.
- Students will be able to write an informal letter to a friend with the correct format: date, greeting, body, closing, and signature.
- Students will be able to write a short picture story with a clear beginning, middle and end.
Lessons in this unit
- Building a Paragraph: Learn the parts of a paragraph: topic sentence, supporting details, closing sentence. Write a 5–6 sentence paragraph on a familiar topic.
- Writing a Friendly Letter: Learn the format of an informal letter: date, greeting, body, closing, and signature. Write a short letter to a friend.
- Picture Story: Beginning, Middle, End: Write a short story based on three pictures. Plan the beginning, middle, and end before writing. Use time words like 'first', 'then', 'finally'.
Key words
- paragraph
- A group of sentences about one idea.
- topic sentence
- The first sentence that tells what the paragraph is about.
- supporting detail
- A sentence that gives more information about the topic.
- closing sentence
- The last sentence that ends the paragraph.
- informal letter
- A friendly letter you write to someone you know.
- greeting
- The hello part of a letter, like 'Dear Riya'.
- signature
- Your name written at the end of a letter.
- beginning, middle, end
- What happens first, next and last in a story.
Help your child at home
What to watch for
- A paragraph is just a list of sentences.
- Help: All sentences must be about the same topic. The topic sentence tells the reader what that is.
- The date goes at the bottom of the letter.
- Help: In a letter, the date goes at the top, on the right or left.
- The story can start anywhere; order doesn't matter.
- Help: A story has a beginning, middle, and end. The pictures show the order.
- The closing sentence can introduce a new idea.
- Help: The closing sentence wraps up the paragraph. It should not introduce something new.
Try this at home
- Identify the topic sentence, details, and closing in a model paragraph
- Name the parts of a model letter (date, greeting, body, closing, signature)
- Plan a story using the beginning-middle-end frame
- Plan the topic sentence, three details and a closing sentence, then write the paragraph
Quick questions to ask aloud
- Which sentence is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about 'My Favourite Festival'? (Diwali is my favourite festival because of the lights and sweets. / I like sweets. / Diwali is in October or November.)
Show answer
Diwali is my favourite festival because of the lights and sweets.. A topic sentence tells what the whole paragraph is about. The first option does that. - In a letter, the ______ goes at the top, before the greeting.
Show answer
The date is written at the top of the letter, before you say 'Dear...'. - Which sentence is the best beginning for a story about a lost puppy? (One day, Meera found a small puppy near the park. / The puppy wagged its tail and licked Meera's hand. / Meera was happy that the puppy was safe.)
Show answer
One day, Meera found a small puppy near the park.. The beginning tells what happens first. Finding the puppy is the start of the story.
Frequently asked questions
What will my child learn in "Writing Paragraphs and Letters" (Class 4 English)?
Your child will be able to: write a 5–6 sentence paragraph on a familiar topic with a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a closing sentence.; write an informal letter to a friend with the correct format: date, greeting, body, closing, and signature.; write a short picture story with a clear beginning, middle and end..
How does MangoMindz teach "Writing Paragraphs and Letters"?
In 3 short parts (Building a Paragraph, Writing a Friendly Letter, Picture Story: Beginning, Middle, End). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.
How long does "Writing Paragraphs and Letters" take?
About 120 minutes in total, spread over 3 parts of 15–25 minutes each.
How can I help my child with "Writing Paragraphs and Letters" at home?
Work through a small example together, such as: Identify the topic sentence, details, and closing in a model paragraph; Name the parts of a model letter (date, greeting, body, closing, signature). Then ask a quick question aloud: Which sentence is the best topic sentence for a paragraph about 'My Favourite Festival'? (Diwali is my favourite festival because of the lights and sweets. / I like sweets. / Diwali is in October or November.)
What mistakes do children often make in "Writing Paragraphs and Letters"?
A paragraph is just a list of sentences. Fix: All sentences must be about the same topic. The topic sentence tells the reader what that is. The date goes at the bottom of the letter. Fix: In a letter, the date goes at the top, on the right or left. The story can start anywhere; order doesn't matter. Fix: A story has a beginning, middle, and end. The pictures show the order.
Is "Writing Paragraphs and Letters" free on MangoMindz?
Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Writing Paragraphs and Letters" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.