Write an Informative Paragraph

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the best topic sentence for each set of facts.

1. 1.

   Facts: "Sea turtles lay eggs on beaches. They swim very long distances. Some live more than fifty years." Which is the best topic sentence?

   • Sea turtles are ocean animals with amazing lives.
   • Sea turtles lay their eggs in warm sand.
   • The ocean is very big and deep, and many animals live there.
2. 2.

   Facts: "Penguins cannot fly. They swim fast in cold water. They stand close together to stay warm." Which is the best topic sentence?

   • Penguins are birds with special ways to live in the cold.
   • Penguins can swim fast through cold ocean water.
   • Birds live in many different places all around the world.
3. 3.

   Facts: "Honeybees live in hives. They make honey. They carry pollen from flower to flower." Which is the best topic sentence?

   • Honeybees make honey inside their hives.
   • Insects live all over the world.
   • Honeybees are busy insects with important jobs.
4. 4.

   Facts: "Ants carry food to their nest. They dig tunnels in the ground. They work together in big groups." Which is the best topic sentence?

   • Insects can be big or small, and many live in the grass.
   • Ants are small insects that work hard together.
   • Ants dig tunnels under the ground.