Grade 4 English: Informational and Opinion Writing

Free Grade 4 English unit on Informational and Opinion Writing: 10 lessons in order. Includes practice questions and answer keys.

10 lessons in this unit

Write an organised paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting sentences and a concluding sentence.

Write an engaging introduction that hooks the reader, names the topic and previews the main points.

Develop a topic with facts, definitions, concrete details and examples that stay relevant.

Support a point with facts, quotations and reasons from sources, and say where the evidence comes from.

Write a multi-paragraph informational report with an introduction, body paragraphs with headings and a conclusion.

Write an opinion essay that states a clear opinion, gives reasons with supporting facts and ends with a conclusion.

Build a logical argument where reasons connect to the claim, and spot weak reasoning.

Use transition words and phrases to link ideas within and between paragraphs in informational and opinion writing.

Write a conclusion that restates the main idea, sums up key points and leaves the reader something to think about.

Revise and edit informational and opinion writing using a checklist, partner feedback and proofreading marks.