Grouped Reasons is a free printable Grade 4 English worksheet on organising an argument into paragraphs of related reasons, aligned to Common Core standard W.4.1. It prints 2 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions, 15 of them with different questions, so no two pupils in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.
Set 22 of 25 · the same problems every time you open this link.
Set 1 has all 25 in a single PDF. 15 of these 25 sets ask different questions — this skill does not have 25 questions to give. The rest reorder them, so no two pupils have the same paper in front of them.
Grouped Reasons
W.4.1
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Write on the lines. Use the checklist.
1.Should schools teach children to code? Introduce the topic, group your reasons into paragraphs, link them with phrases such as "for instance" and "in addition", and write a conclusion.
I grouped my reasons
I used linking phrases
I supported with information
I wrote a conclusion
2.Was Athene right to punish Arachne? Argue a position using details from the myth.
I stated my position
I used details from the myth
I used linking phrases
I wrote a conclusion
LessonPrint · W.4.1 · Set 22 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Grouped Reasons
Set 22. Prints on its own sheet.
1.Grouped reasons in paragraphs, linking phrases, supporting information, and a conclusion.
2.A position on Athene supported by specific events from the text.
More practice for W.4.1
Write an opinion piece with grouped reasons, linking phrases and a conclusion.