4th Grade Common Core: W.4.2a
Common Core Identifier: W.4.2a / Grade: 4
Curriculum: Writing: Text Types and Purposes
Detail: Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
47 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be? Describe the pet and how you would take care of it.
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Think of a time when you've won something. Tell what you won and how you won it. (personal narrative)
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Students imagine that they've woken up and found a dinosaur in the backyard. They write a story to describe the dinosaur and tell what they would do.
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If you could spend an afternoon with one member of your extended family, who would it be? Tell why you chose this person and tell what you do together. (descriptive writing)
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How old were you four years ago? Describe some things you can do now that you could not do then. (critical thinking writing)
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Imagine you were a wonderful painter and your parents would let you paint anything you wanted on your bedroom walls. What would you paint? Use lots of details to describe your artwork. (descriptive writing essay)
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A child dress as Abraham Lincoln is standing on a stage. Above him is a banner that reads, "School Play".
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Imagine you could have lunch with any celebrity. Who would it be? What kinds of things would you talk about? (essay idea)
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Describe the oldest person you know. (descriptive paragraph writing)
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The kids in this picture are having a snowball fight. Color the picture and write a story to describe the scene.
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Do you have any brothers or sisters? If you do, describe what they're like. If you don't, tell whether or not you would like to have a brother or sister. (creative writing; family)
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Which superpower would you most like to have-- invisibility, super strength, or the ability to fly? Describe what kinds of things you would do with your powers. (creative thinking)
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If you could cook any meal for your family, what would you cook? Describe the meal and tell how you would make it. (writing topic)
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Imagine you worked at a football stadium. What would your job be? (examples: quarterback, cheerleader, coach, referee, ticket seller) Describe what you would do while you were on the job. (creative journal prompt)
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Describe several ways a person your age can earn money. (Social Studies writing topics)
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Would you rather live in a castle, on a houseboat, or on a farm? Why? (writing ideas)
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This worksheet has a picture of a boy planting a tree. Color the picture and write a creative story to go along with the illustration.
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Write a story titled, "My Journey on a Pirate Ship." You and your friends can star in the story. (journal topics)
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Do you think a monkey would make a good pet? Explain why or why not. (persuasive writing topics)
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If you were a doctor, what kind of doctor would you be? (examples: childrens' doctor, veterinarian, eye doctor, dentist) Tell what your job would be like. (careers)
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Imagine you opened your own restaurant. Tell the name of your restaurant. Explain what the restaurant looks like, who works there, and what you serve. (Writing ideas)
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Describe the youngest person you know. (descriptive writing topics)
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This picture shows nervous young girl and her mother in a doorway. The girl is holding a rainbow lunch box.
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Invent a new kind of sandwich. Describe what is on it and how you would make it. (critical thinking and writing)
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In this picture a boy is handing an apple to his teacher. Write a fun story to explain what's happening.
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In this craft project, students write tree haiku about zoo animals. Then cut and color to make a "haiku zoo" chain display.
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Write a friendly letter (fan mail) to your favorite author and send it off in the mail.
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Big Money FREE
Pretend you had $100, but you weren't allowed to keep it for yourself. You have to give it away to a charity or person. Who would you give the money to? What would you want the person to do with it? (creative writing; economics; character ed.)
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Imagine you were on a trip to the moon. Describe the trip. Tell what you see and do. (Science writing journal topic)
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Write your own Haiku. This worksheet includes a definition of a haiku and an example.
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Describe your favorite season. Tell what you like to do during that season.
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Write an acrostic poem about your favorite animal. Includes a sample acrostic titled, "Tigers."
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Writing Couplets FREE
Practice writing rhyming couplets. This worksheet includes a definition of couplets and an example.
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Complete the poem by adding descriptive adverbs to each action verb. Use words from the word bank, or think of your own.
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Choose a word to complete each rhyming couplet. Then write your own.
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This worksheet tells what a couplet is and includes space for students to write three couplets of their own.
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Write a descriptive essay about a fun fact many people don't know about you.
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Students can use this worksheet to practice writing a spring-themed haiku. This worksheet features a flower image that can also be colored in.
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Use this worksheet to write a spring-themed poem. Then color in the rainbow!
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This is an nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet about ostriches. This animal worksheet is geared toward fourth grade students. Students learn facts about the ostrich in a nonfiction article and answer reading comprehension questions to follow. Vocabulary exercises and a writing prompt are included.
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Write a descriptive essay about what, in your opinion, is a big waste of money.
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