Nonfiction Writing, Grade 4

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Focused instruction on important nonfiction writing forms!

Help your grade 4 students practice nonfiction writing skills with guided instruction using the models and activities in Nonfiction Writing, Grade 4.

16 units cover the following nonfiction writing skills:

Expository Writing

• Writing a Summary -Writing a Topic Sentence, Marking Up an Article, Paraphrasing, Organizing a Summary
• Writing a Descriptive Essay -Using Sensory Details, Using Figurative Language, Using Precise Language, Writing Topic Sentences
• Writing a How-to Essay -Writing an Introduction, Giving Clear and Specific Directions, Organizing Instructions
• Writing a Cause-and-Effect Essay -Writing to Show Cause and Effect, Organizing a Cause-and-Effect Essay, Adding Details
• Writing a Compare-and-Contrast Essay -Writing to Compare and Contrast, Writing Topic Sentences, Organizing Details, Balancing Details
• Writing a Biography -Including Biographical Details, Organizing Details, Writing Topic Sentences, Removing Unnecessary Details
• Writing a News Article -Answering the 5Ws and H, Writing Good Leads, Organizing a News Article, Using Precise Language
• Writing a Response to Literature -Summarizing the Story, Answering the Prompt, Marking Up the Story, Using Details from the Story
• Writing a Research Report -Writing Topic Sentences, Asking Research Questions, Taking Notes, Writing an Outline, Using an Outline to Write, Paraphrasing, Quoting, Writing Introductions and Conclusions, Listing Sources

Persuasive Writing

• Writing a Persuasive Letter -Forming Opinion Statements, Including Reasons and Details, Choosing Your Tone
• Writing a Persuasive Essay -Writing an Opinion Statement, Including Reasons and Examples, Writing Good Leads, Writing Conclusions
• Writing a Review -Including Important Information, Supporting Your Opinion, Using Your Own Voice
• Writing an Editorial -Stating the Issue, Addressing Other People’s Arguments, Writing a Call to Action
• Writing a Problem-Solution Essay -Stating the Problem, Choosing the Best Solution, Supporting the Solution

Narrative Writing

• Writing a Personal Narrative -Evaluating a Topic, Including Details About the Topic, Writing Sensory Details, Writing Transition Sentences
• Writing Creative Nonfiction -Writing a Creative Topic Sentence, Using Figurative Language, Including Strong Verbs and Adjectives, Creating a Mood