Write an Informative Paragraph
Grade 4 Writing Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best topic sentence for each set of facts.
Facts: "Early maps were drawn by hand. Later mapmakers used ships to measure coastlines. Today, satellites take pictures from space." Best topic sentence?
- Satellites take pictures of the whole Earth from space.
- People use many kinds of tools to learn about our world.
- Maps are the best and easiest way to find your way.
- Maps have become more exact as tools have improved.
Facts: "Dolphins find their way by sending out clicks and listening for echoes. They live in family groups called pods. Mother dolphins care for their calves for years." Best topic sentence?
- Dolphins send out clicks and listen for the echoes.
- Many animals live in the ocean all over the world.
- Dolphins are the fastest and best swimmers in the sea.
- Dolphins are clever ocean animals with close family lives.
Facts: "Sundials used shadows. Water clocks dripped at a steady speed. Later, people built clocks with gears." Best topic sentence?
- Inventions have changed the world in many ways.
- Sundials used shadows to show the hour.
- People have found many clever ways to tell time.
- Clocks with gears are the best way to tell time.
Facts: "Reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor. About a quarter of sea fish live near reefs. Reefs protect beaches from waves." Best topic sentence?
- The ocean is home to many plants and animals.
- Coral reefs are colorful places that divers love to visit.
- Reefs protect beaches from big waves and storms.
- Coral reefs are small but important parts of the ocean.


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