Write a Conclusion

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet

Circle the best ending for each paragraph.

1. 1.

   Paragraph: "The Great Wall of China was built over many centuries. Workers used stone, brick, and packed earth. Its walls and towers stretch for thousands of miles." Which ending is best?

   • Next, workers added a tall tower at one end of the wall.
   • Over many centuries, the Great Wall grew thousands of miles long.
   • Many tourists from around the world take photos on the Great Wall each year.
   • Stone and brick are also used to build houses today.
2. 2.

   Paragraph: "Honeybees work together in a hive. Some bees gather nectar. Others guard the door and care for the young." Which ending is best?

   • Beekeepers wear special suits and gloves.
   • Every bee in the hive has a job that helps the group.
   • Honey can be spread on warm toast or stirred into a cup of tea.
   • Next, the guard bees will chase away a wasp.
3. 3.

   Paragraph: "Mountain goats are expert climbers. Their hooves grip rocky ledges. Strong legs help them leap from rock to rock." Which ending is best?

   • Then the goats climbed even higher up the cliff.
   • Their hooves and legs make mountain goats great climbers.
   • Mountain goats grow thick white coats for winter.
   • Baby mountain goats are called kids.
4. 4.

   Paragraph: "Wind turbines turn moving air into electricity. Their blades spin in the wind. The spinning powers a machine inside." Which ending is best?

   • Some turbines are taller than a ten-story building.
   • Wind is air that moves from place to place.
   • Wind turbines show how moving air can light our homes.
   • Next, the electricity travels through power lines.