Write a Strong Topic Sentence

Answer Key - Grade 4 Writing Worksheet - Building Confidence

Write a topic sentence for the details. Use the start shown.

1. Read this first

   Details

   Ants carry food to the nest.

   Ants dig tunnels under the ground.

   Some ants guard the queen.

   Start with: In an ant colony,

2. 1.

   Model answer: "Every ant in a colony has a job to do."

3. Details

   We play tag on the field.

   Some kids jump rope by the fence.

   Others draw with chalk on the blacktop.

   Start with: At recess,

4. 2.

   Model answer: "Recess gives students many fun ways to play."

5. Details

   A full moon looks like a round plate.

   A crescent moon is a thin curve.

   A new moon cannot be seen at all.

   Start with: During the month,

6. 3.

   Model answer: "The moon seems to change its shape during the month."