How many paragraphs for a 4 grader?

There's no magic number of paragraphs for a 4th grader's writing. It depends entirely on the assignment. A short response might only need one or two, while a longer essay could have five or more.

A good rule of thumb is to focus on clear organization and complete thoughts rather than a specific paragraph count. Each paragraph should focus on one main idea. If a paragraph gets too long and rambles, it needs to be broken down. If a paragraph is too short and only contains one sentence, it likely needs to be combined with another.