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Writing Prompts

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-SG8MQ5-L1FH

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1.Write a news report about an unusual school event.
2.Write a letter recommending a book.
3.Create a dialogue between the Sun and the Moon.
4.Invent a tool that solves an everyday problem.
5.Write a paragraph explaining how to care for a pet.
6.Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Write a news report about an unusual school event.Answers will vary.
  2. Write a letter recommending a book.Answers will vary.
  3. Create a dialogue between the Sun and the Moon.Answers will vary.
  4. Invent a tool that solves an everyday problem.Answers will vary.
  5. Write a paragraph explaining how to care for a pet.Answers will vary.
  6. Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.Answers will vary.

Worked example

Plan a beginning, supporting details, and a clear ending.

Common mistake

Starting before deciding the main idea.

Helpful hint

Jot down three details before writing.