W.4.3.A Worksheets, Workbooks, Lesson Plans, and Games
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3.A
:"Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally."
Our Take: Students should clearly introduce their reader to the main components of a narrative, including setting and characters. Help young writers organize events within the story to make the plot easy to follow. Graphic organizers help writers stay on target when writing a story.
These worksheets, workbooks, lesson plans, and teacher editions can help students practice this Common Core State Standards skill.
Worksheets
Valentine's Day Creative Writing Prompt #1: The Locker Letter
Worksheet
Valentine's Day Creative Writing Prompt #1: The Locker Letter
Inspire learners to think and write creatively with this fun and seasonal writing prompt about a mysterious letter!
4th Grade
Worksheet
Summer Reflective Writing Prompt #2: Summer Memories
Worksheet
Summer Reflective Writing Prompt #2: Summer Memories
Inspire students' reflections with this summer-themed writing prompt about their favorite summer memory!
4th Grade
Worksheet
Using Dialogue to Pace Your Piece
Worksheet
Using Dialogue to Pace Your Piece
This worksheet walks students through an example of how the dialogue between two or more characters can help writers change the pacing of a narrative.
4th Grade
Worksheet
How to Begin a Story
Worksheet
How to Begin a Story
Get acquainted with a few different writing techniques with this fun prompt. Kids will start the same story in a few different ways.
4th Grade
Worksheet
Awful Epoxy Story Starter
Worksheet
Awful Epoxy Story Starter
Is your child "stuck" without a good story starter? Behold the Awful Epoxy, a sticky super villain.
4th Grade
Worksheet
Write a Bushido Backstory
Worksheet
Write a Bushido Backstory
Watch out for this big, bad Bushido! Bushido is a Japanese word meaning "way of the warrior." It's up to your child to write the story of this super samurai.
4th Grade
Worksheet
Lesson Plans
Interesting Introductions
Lesson plan
Interesting Introductions
Teach young authors how to "hook" readers with this hands-on lesson. By examining novels and developing their own introductions, students will be able to hone their writing skills.
3rd Grade
Lesson plan
Great Lake Stories
Lesson plan
Great Lake Stories
Natural landmarks are a source of wonder and fascination, and they encourage people’s imaginations. Students will get a chance to use their imaginations in this lesson where social studies and writing combine.
4th Grade
Lesson plan
Two Points of View
Lesson plan
Two Points of View
Are your students ready to see narratives from a different perspective? This reading lesson will get students excited about discovering first- and third-person points of view.
4th Grade
Lesson plan
Switching U.S. States
Lesson plan
Switching U.S. States
This lesson combines students' knowledge of US geography and their creative writing skills in one fun activity!
4th Grade
Lesson plan
Native American Legends
Lesson plan
Native American Legends
Social studies, reading comprehension, and writing come together in this high-engagement lesson about Native American legends!
4th Grade
Lesson plan
Workbooks
Creative Writing
Workbook
Creative Writing
Dive into the magic of storytelling with this diverse series of writing prompts. Each prompt is centered around a funny illustration and they include different genres such as poetry, journalism and more!
4th Grade
Workbook
Games
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Exercises
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Teacher Editions
Daily 6-Trait Writing, Grade 4: Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Voice
Teacher Edition
Daily 6-Trait Writing, Grade 4: Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Voice
Help students’ writing skills evolve with each page!
Teacher Edition
Daily 6-Trait Writing, Grade 4: Ideas and Organization
Teacher Edition
Daily 6-Trait Writing, Grade 4: Ideas and Organization
Fourth graders’ writing skills will grow and advance with this vital resource!
Teacher Edition
