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1.
Which sentence gives the clearest definition of a peninsula?
- Florida is a peninsula in the United States.
- A peninsula is like an island.
- A peninsula is land near water.
- A peninsula is land with water on three sides.
2.
A report about sharks has two headings: "Body Parts" and "Where Sharks Live." Which fact goes under "Where Sharks Live"?
- Many sharks live in warm ocean water.
- Sharks have rows of sharp teeth.
- A shark's skin feels rough like sandpaper.
- Sharks use their fins to steer.
3.
Research question: "How do cactus plants save water?" Which fact answers it?
- Cactus flowers can be pink or yellow.
- Many cactus plants grow in deserts.
- A cactus stores water inside its thick stem.
- Some cactus spines are long and sharp.
4.
Topic sentence: "Hummingbirds are tiny birds with special skills." Which sentence does not belong?
- Eagles build huge nests on cliffs.
- Their wings beat more than fifty times a second.
- Hummingbirds can fly backward.
- They can hover in one spot like a helicopter.
Write a short paragraph about magnets: a topic sentence, a definition of the word magnet, and two facts.
Topic sentence
Definition
Fact 1
Fact 2

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About this worksheet

Informative writing grows from facts that teach the reader something. At this age, children often add opinions, loose associations, or details that are true but do not support the topic sentence. This worksheet asks students to choose the fact that belongs and the sentence that defines a word clearly. The items show a topic sentence, a word, or a research question first, then offer details that are factual, opinion-based, or off topic.

Because the work is multiple choice, students can focus on relevance and truth rather than spelling or handwriting. A good fact should answer the question, explain the topic, or add a specific piece of information. If a detail tells what someone likes best, it may be interesting, but it is not doing the job of an informative fact.

What your child will learn

Choose facts that support a topic sentence
Tell informative facts from opinions
Choose a clear definition of a word
Remove unrelated information from an informative paragraph

Common Core standard: W.3.2

Worked example

For the topic sentence 'Frogs change as they grow,' the fact 'A frog begins life as an egg' belongs, but 'Turtles have shells' does not.

Common mistake

Adding an opinion because it sounds lively, even though informative writing needs facts.

Helpful hint

A useful fact teaches something true about the topic.

Next skill: Write With Sensory Details Earlier: Informative Topic Sentences

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with organize facts and definitions?

Adding an opinion because it sounds lively, even though informative writing needs facts.

How can I help my child with organize facts and definitions?

A useful fact teaches something true about the topic.

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