4.19* 32 4.W.1.a W.4.1.a ELAGSE4W1a W.4.1.a W.4.1a W.4.1.b 4W1a 4.W.TTP.1.a 4.W.1.b W.4.1.b ELAGSE4W1b W.4.1.b W.4.1b W.4.1.c W.4.1.b 4W1b 4.W.TTP.1.b W.4.2.a 35 4.W.1.c W.4.1.c ELAGSE4W1c W.4.1.c W.4.1c W.4.1.d 4W1c W.4.1.c 4.W.TTP.1.e 4.1.E 4.W.1.d W.4.1.d ELAGSE4W1d W.4.1.d W.4.1d W.4.1.e W.4.1.d 4W1d 4.W.TTP.1.d CC.1.4.4.g CC.1.4.4.h CC.1.4.4.i CC.1.4.4.j CC.1.4.4.k CC.1.4.4.l ELA.4.C.1.3 ELA.4.V.1.1

Persuasive Text Prompts 4th Grade

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.19*
Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details.
Alabama Course of Study Standards: 32
Respond in writing to literature and informational text, including stories, dramas, poetry, and cross-curricular texts, both independently and with support, demonstrating grade-level proficiency.
Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 4.W.1.a Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.4.1a Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE4W1a Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS): W.4.1.a Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards: W.4.1a North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.4.1.b
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 4W1a
Introduce a precise claim, supported by well-organized facts and details, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
Tennessee Academic Standards: 4.W.TTP.1.a
Introduce a topic or text.
Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 4.W.1.b Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.4.1b Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE4W1b Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS): W.4.1.b Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards: W.4.1b North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.4.1.c
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
New Jersey Student Learning Standards: W.4.1.b
Provide reasons that are supported by facts from texts and/or other sources.
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 4W1b
Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary.
Tennessee Academic Standards: 4.W.TTP.1.b
Develop an opinion with reasons that are supported by facts and details.
Wisconsin Academic Standards: W.4.2.a
Opinion pieces in which the student introduces the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose. List reasons that support the opinion.
Alabama Course of Study Standards: 35
Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical plot, transitional words and phrases, sensory details, and dialogue, and providing a sense of closure.
Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 4.W.1.c
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.4.1c Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE4W1c Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS): W.4.1.c Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards: W.4.1c Ohio's Learning Standards: W.4.1.c
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.4.1.d Tennessee Academic Standards: 4.W.TTP.1.e
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases.
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 4W1c
Use transitional words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information.
Arkansas Academic Standards: 4.1.E Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 4.W.1.d Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.4.1d Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE4W1d Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS): W.4.1.d Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards: W.4.1d North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.4.1.e New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 4W1d Tennessee Academic Standards: 4.W.TTP.1.d
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
New Jersey Student Learning Standards: W.4.1.d
Provide a conclusion related to the opinion presented.
Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.g
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts
Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.h
Introduce the topic and state an opinion on the topic. E04.E.1.1.1 - Introduce text(s) for the intended audience, state an opinion and/or topic, establish a situation, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.i
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. E04.E.1.1.2 - Develop the analysis using a variety of evidence from text(s) to support claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences.
Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.j
Create an organizational structure that includes related ideas grouped to support the writer’s purpose and linked in a logical order with a concluding statement or section related to the opinion. E04.E.1.1.1 - Introduce text(s) for the intended audience, state an opinion and/or topic, establish a situation, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose. E04.E.1.1.3 - Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because) E04.E.1.1.5 - Provide a concluding statement or section related to the analysis presented
Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.k
Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely. E04.D.2.1.1 - Choose words and phrases to convey ideas precisely.* E04.D.2.1.3 - Choose words and phrases for effect. E04.E.1.1.4 - Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic and/or convey the experience and events
Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.l
Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation,and spelling. E04.D.1.1.1 - Use relative pronouns (e.g., who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (e.g., where, when, why). E04.D.1.1.2 - Form and use the progressive verb tenses (e.g., I was walking, I am walking, I will be walking). E04.D.1.1.3 - Use modal auxiliaries (e.g., can, may, must) to convey various conditions. E04.D.1.1.4 - Order adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag). E04.D.1.1.5 - Form and use prepositional phrases. E04.D.1.1.6 - Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-on sentences.* E04.D.1.1.7 - Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their, they’re).* E04.D.1.1.8 - Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.* E04.D.1.2.1 - Use correct capitalization. E04.D.1.2.2 - Use commas and quotation marks to mark direct speech and quotations from a text. E04.D.1.2.3 - Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence. E04.D.1.2.4 - Spell grade-appropriate words correctly
Florida - Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking: ELA.4.C.1.3
Write to make a claim supporting a perspective with logical reasons, using evidence from multiple sources, elaboration, and an organizational structure with transitions.
Florida - Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking: ELA.4.V.1.1
Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing

Persuasive Text Prompts

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS): 4.19*

Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details.

Alabama Course of Study Standards: 32

Respond in writing to literature and informational text, including stories, dramas, poetry, and cross-curricular texts, both independently and with support, demonstrating grade-level proficiency.

Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 4.W.1.a

Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.4.1a

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE4W1a

Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS): W.4.1.a

Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards: W.4.1a

North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.4.1.b

Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 4W1a

Introduce a precise claim, supported by well-organized facts and details, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

Tennessee Academic Standards: 4.W.TTP.1.a

Introduce a topic or text.

Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 4.W.1.b

Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.4.1b

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE4W1b

Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS): W.4.1.b

Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards: W.4.1b

North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.4.1.c

Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.

New Jersey Student Learning Standards: W.4.1.b

Provide reasons that are supported by facts from texts and/or other sources.

New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 4W1b

Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary.

Tennessee Academic Standards: 4.W.TTP.1.b

Develop an opinion with reasons that are supported by facts and details.

Wisconsin Academic Standards: W.4.2.a

Opinion pieces in which the student introduces the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose. List reasons that support the opinion.

Alabama Course of Study Standards: 35

Write personal or fictional narratives using a logical plot, transitional words and phrases, sensory details, and dialogue, and providing a sense of closure.

Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 4.W.1.c

Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).

Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.4.1c

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE4W1c

Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS): W.4.1.c

Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards: W.4.1c

Ohio's Learning Standards: W.4.1.c

Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).

North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.4.1.d

Tennessee Academic Standards: 4.W.TTP.1.e

Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases.

New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 4W1c

Use transitional words and phrases to connect ideas within categories of information.

Arkansas Academic Standards: 4.1.E

Arizona - K-12 Academic Standards: 4.W.1.d

Common Core State Standards: Literacy.W.4.1d

Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE): ELAGSE4W1d

Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS): W.4.1.d

Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards: W.4.1d

North Carolina - Standard Course of Study: W.4.1.e

New York State Next Generation Learning Standards: 4W1d

Tennessee Academic Standards: 4.W.TTP.1.d

Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.

New Jersey Student Learning Standards: W.4.1.d

Provide a conclusion related to the opinion presented.

Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.g

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts

Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.h

Introduce the topic and state an opinion on the topic. E04.E.1.1.1 - Introduce text(s) for the intended audience, state an opinion and/or topic, establish a situation, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.i

Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. E04.E.1.1.2 - Develop the analysis using a variety of evidence from text(s) to support claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences.

Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.j

Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.k

Pennsylvania Core Standards: CC.1.4.4.l

Florida - Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking: ELA.4.C.1.3

Write to make a claim supporting a perspective with logical reasons, using evidence from multiple sources, elaboration, and an organizational structure with transitions.

Florida - Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking: ELA.4.V.1.1

Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing

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Introduce the topic and state an opinion on the topic.
E04.E.1.1.1 - Introduce text(s) for the intended audience, state an opinion and/or topic, establish a situation, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
E04.E.1.1.2 - Develop the analysis using a variety of evidence from text(s) to support claims, opinions, ideas, and inferences.