Fourth graders are expected to write at least a three paragraph essays that answer a prompt. They are given a passage(s) and a prompt. They are expected to answer the prompt completely using evidence from the passage to support their answer. 

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There are three types of writing that fourth graders learn: opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative.

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Each essay must include the following: 

• an introduction

  • hooks the reader​

  • background information about the topic

  • focus statement (topic sentence that tells what the essay will be about)

  • Lists the 2-3 reasons (no evidence from the text)

• a body paragraph

  • 2-3 pieces of evidence from the passage​

  • explanations of how the evidence support your answer

• a conclusion

  • sums up the entire essay​

• Transition words and phrases (accountable talk)

• Must remain on topic.

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Below you will find prompts for each type of writing as well as outlines and organizers to help plan your writing. The rubrics that TN uses to grade writing on the TNReady assessment are also posted below.

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