An introduction tells the reader what a report is about and makes them want to keep reading. On this fourth grade worksheet your child reads a report title and three facts, then writes a hook that grabs attention and a topic sentence that names the subject. The facts stay out of the opening so there is something left to say in the paragraphs that follow.
What your child will learn
Write a hook that makes a reader curious
Name the topic in a topic sentence
Save the facts for the paragraphs that follow
Write a clear introduction in one or two sentences
Common Core standard: W.4.2.A
Worked example
For a report called "Why Popcorn Pops," a hook could be "Why does a hard little kernel turn into a fluffy snack?" and the topic sentence "Heat and steam make popcorn pop!"
Common mistake
Starting with "This report is about..." or listing every fact in the opening instead of hooking the reader.
Helpful hint
Hook first, then name the topic, and keep the facts for later.