Write an Informative Paragraph

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet

Circle the best topic sentence for each set of facts.

1. 1.

   Facts: "The Moon has no air. Its surface is covered in dust and craters. It takes about 27 days to circle Earth." Best topic sentence?

   • Everyone should learn more about the Moon.
   • The Moon takes about 27 days to circle Earth.
   • Space is full of stars, planets, and moons.
   • The Moon is Earth's rocky, airless neighbor.
2. 2.

   Facts: "Volcanoes are found on land and under the sea. Magma is hot melted rock. Some volcanoes have been quiet for thousands of years." Best topic sentence?

   • Volcanoes are powerful openings in Earth's surface.
   • Earth has many interesting features.
   • Volcanoes are the most exciting thing to study.
   • Magma is hot melted rock under the ground.
3. 3.

   Facts: "Rain forests get a lot of rain each year. Many kinds of plants and animals live there. Tall trees make a thick green roof." Best topic sentence?

   • Rain forests get a lot of rain each year.
   • Rain forests are wet places full of life.
   • Plants and animals live in many places on Earth.
   • Everyone should visit a rain forest someday.
4. 4.

   Facts: "Glaciers are made of packed snow and ice. They move very slowly downhill. They carve valleys into the land." Best topic sentence?

   • Glaciers are the coolest thing in nature.
   • Ice and snow can be found in cold places.
   • Glaciers are slow-moving rivers of ice that shape the land.
   • Glaciers move very slowly downhill.