Writing Worksheets

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses breaking rules to help someone who might be in trouble. Common Core: W.3.1, W.4.1

This unit contains vocabulary, comprehension and writing activities for the book, The Magic School Bus: a Hurricane by Joanna Cole. Common Core RL.4.1, RL. 4.4, W 4.1 RL5.4, W.5.1

This unit contains vocabulary, comprehension and writing activities for the book; The Magic School Bus: Explores the Senses by Joanna Cole. Common Core: RL.4.1, RL.4.4, W.4.1, RL5.4, W.5.1

This is a 3 page template for writing a personal narrative. It addresses the common core standards and includes a planning page as well as a student checklist. CC: ELA: W.4, 5.3

This rubric is aligned with the CC Writing Standards; Opinion/Persuasive Writing for Grade 4. Use this with your writing assignments and assessments or utilize one of our common core writing templates.

This rubric is aligned with the Common Core Writing Standards; Informative/Explanatory writing for grade 4. Use this with any of your writing assignments and assessments.

This rubric is aligned with the Common Core Writing Standards; Narrative Writing for Grade 4. Use this with any of your writing assignments and assessments.

Summer journal to color and write! Make your own booklet to write about what you did this summer, and include a drawing or photo. Blank pages are included for you to create your own summer writing journal.

Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses admitting to a mistake. Common Core: W.3.1, W.4.1

Current Events Writing Prompt: Students are asked to write their opinions and supporting facts.  Common Core Writing: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1

Writing Prompt: My Favorit Fictional Book: Students write their opinons about their favorite fictional book. They will support their opinions with reasons and examples.  Common Core: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1

Writing Prompt: Sharing Opinions - This form can be used for any topic. Students give their opinion about the topic chosen and support their statements with facts and reasoning.  Common Core: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1

Writing Prompt: What qualities make a good friend? Students write their opinions about friendship and explain their responses.  Common Core: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1

Talk and Turn is an activity that encourages speaking and sharing ideas and listening to others. Common Core: Speaking and Listening SL.3.1, SL.4.1, W.4.1, W.3.1

This is a 9 page template addressing the common core writing standards for fourth grade; text types and purposes. The emphasis is on writing opinion and informative papers, as well as personal narrative. This template can be used with the checklists included in this packet. Common Core: ELA: W.4.1-4

This is a 6 page template addressing the common core writing standards; research to build and present knowledge. The emphasis is on identifying a topic and creating a central question as the focus of the research. The packet includes organizers for questioning, note cards, a source list and a task checklist. CC: ELA: W.4.7-9

This is a 3 page template for writing an opinion paper on wearing school uniforms. It addresses the common core writing standards for fourth grade and includes a student checklist. CC: ELA: W.4.1

Use this step by step guide for an informational text to help students learn how to form an opinion and write about it. Use this lesson to brainstorm and organize thoughts before writing an opinion response. This lesson is adaptable for any topic/text. CC: ELA: W.4.1

A creative learning/writing packet all about similes. Great for learning centers!

Great way to learn about similes. What is a simile? Write sentences and create a poster to describe similes.

A small, colorful teaching packet introducing the concept of alliterations.

A small, teachable packet introducing the concept of alliterations.