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Grade 4 Written Expression Worksheet

This worksheet helps fourth graders practice their written expression skills through various engaging activities.

Grade 4 ELA WritingWriting ProcessWritten Expression
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Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.3CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.4

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ELAWritingWritten ExpressionGrade 4
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Written Expression Practice

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to complete the activities. Pay attention to your grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Story Starter: Imagine you found a mysterious key in your backyard. Where do you think it leads? Write a short story (at least 5 sentences) about what happens when you use the key. Be sure to include a beginning, middle, and end.

1. Which sentence uses the most descriptive language?

a

The dog ran fast.

b

The furry dog zoomed across the green grass.

c

The dog is running.

d

The dog ran.

Fill in the blank with a word that makes the sentence more interesting.

2. The old house had a   door.

3. The little bird sang a   song.

4. The brave knight fought the   dragon.

5. Expand the following sentence by adding more details: The cat slept.

Use the words below to replace the underlined words in the sentences to make them more vivid.

gigantic
whispered
glittered
scurried

6. The big tree stood tall in the forest.  

7. She said a secret to her friend.  

8. The stars shined in the night sky.  

9. The mouse ran quickly across the floor.