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Writing Prompts

Grade 4 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-RM9TN8-L1FH

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1.Write a letter recommending a book.
2.Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.
3.Persuade your school to add one new club.
4.Compare learning from a book and from a video.
5.Explain one way to reduce waste at school.
6.Invent a tool that solves an everyday problem.

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 letter recommending a book.Answers will vary.
  2. Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.Answers will vary.
  3. Persuade your school to add one new club.Answers will vary.
  4. Compare learning from a book and from a video.Answers will vary.
  5. Explain one way to reduce waste at school.Answers will vary.
  6. Invent a tool that solves an everyday problem.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.