Grade 4 Writing Worksheets
Weak writing TELLS: 'The dog was happy.' Strong writing SHOWS: 'The dog spun in circles, tail thumping the floor like a drum.' Feel the difference?
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What your child will learn: Show, Don't Tell
- Use the five senses: what does the scene look, sound, smell, taste, and feel like?
- Replace feeling words (happy, sad, scared) with actions that prove the feeling.
- Strong verbs beat weak ones: 'sprinted' paints a better picture than 'went fast'.
- Small details do big work: 'a backpack with one broken zipper' feels real.
Sample worksheet questions
1. Describe a thunderstorm using sound words.
Answer: Check for: sensory details (at least 2 senses), action instead of feeling-words, and strong verbs.
2. Describe a busy market or store using all five senses.
Answer: Check for: sensory details (at least 2 senses), action instead of feeling-words, and strong verbs.
3. Rewrite 'The dog was happy' by SHOWING it with actions.
Answer: Check for: sensory details (at least 2 senses), action instead of feeling-words, and strong verbs.
4. Describe a beach using at least 3 of your five senses.
Answer: Check for: sensory details (at least 2 senses), action instead of feeling-words, and strong verbs.
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