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 25 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
NameDate
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.Should the village have corrected the clock? Give a reasoned opinion.
I stated my position
I gave reasons
I used linking phrases
I wrote a conclusion
LessonPrint · W.4.1 · Set 25 · free to copy for classroom use
Answer key — Grouped Reasons
Set 25. Prints on its own sheet.
1.Grouped reasons in paragraphs, linking phrases, supporting information, and a conclusion.
2.A position on the clock supported by consequences named in the text.
More practice for W.4.1
Write an opinion piece with grouped reasons, linking phrases and a conclusion.