4th Grade Writing Activities http://www.education.com/activity/fourth-grade/writing/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:46:44 -0700 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en Write a New Ending! http://www.education.com/activity/article/write_a_new_ending_fourth/

Knowing how to use quotation marks to write character dialog is an important skill for developing writers. Here's a fun way to get your child writing speech.

]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700 15115 Speaking Up on the Daily News http://www.education.com/activity/article/Daily_News_fourth/

Even if your fourth grader can talk a mile a minute to bring you the latest school news, she probably needs practice with writing and speaking skills. Make it fun by helping her create her very own show called "The Daily News"!

]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:00:00 -0700 15032 Make Geometry Creatures! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Geometry_Creatures_fourth/

Geometric shapes can often be tough to remember. But, with a little bit of art, imagination, and writing, practicing geometry can be silly fun!

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 -0700 14873 Guess What? A Writing Game http://www.education.com/activity/article/guess_what_writing_game_fourth/

This game will help your fourth grader write with more attention to detail.

]]> Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 -0700 14093 Make a Father Flipbook! http://www.education.com/activity/article/make_a_father_flipbook_fourth/

Want to do something a little different for Dad this year? Have your child create this whimsical CD-sized tribute to "Dad's Greatest Hits." Here's how.

]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0700 14027 A Collaborative Writing Experience http://www.education.com/activity/article/The_Traveling_Story/

Letter writing is a dying art. Recruit a grandparent, pen pal, or far-off friend and get ready to engage your child in some old-fashioned communication, with a new twist.

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