Write an Informative Paragraph

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the best topic sentence for each set of facts.

1. 1.

   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.
2. 2.

   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.
3. 3.

   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.
4. 4.

   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.