4th Grade Creative Writing Resources

When it comes to writing, suggesting prompts can be extremely helpful for students. By providing a prompt, you can give students a specific topic or area to focus on, which can help them better organize their thoughts and ideas. Additionally, writing prompts can help spark creativity and encourage students to think outside the box.

There are six Christmas-themed writing prompts, with coordinating primary handwriting pages included. Students can also illustrate a scene in the space above their writing.

Not only will using writing prompts help get your students excited about writing, but it will also help them to practice and improve their skills. By focusing on specific areas such as grammar, punctuation, and spelling, your students will hone their technique and produce well-written pieces of work. They’ll also be able to develop their unique voice and style – something essential for any writer!

Check out our blog post Writing Prompts Your Students Will Love for more tips and inspiration!

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Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

Bring excitement and independent exploration into your science classroom with these 52 editable Science Enrichment Prompts! Perfect for fostering critical thinking, curiosity, and research skills, this resource allows students to dive into fascinating science topics like the Solar System, Marie Curie, Black Holes, and Paleontology. Each prompt is fully customizable, making it easy to tailor to your specific needs and grade level.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Editable & Flexible: Adjust each prompt to fit your classroom’s unique learning goals.
• Year-Long Enrichment: With 52 weeks of projects, this resource offers continuous learning opportunities.
• Easy to Implement: No prep required—just print, glue into journals, and let students explore!
• Engages Students: Prompts are designed to spark curiosity in students, encouraging independent research on diverse topics.
• Develops Key Skills: Students will build their research, writing, and critical thinking skills, making this an ideal addition to any enrichment program.

Whether you are looking to challenge advanced learners or provide extra support for students needing more engagement, these science prompts make it easy to bring differentiated instruction to your classroom.

This resource includes an English and Spanish version of the Chinese New Year Mini-Book and Craft. These are perfect for your bilingual or dual-language classrooms and schools. Celebrate diversity in your classroom with this engaging Chinese New Year Mini Book and Dragon Craft! This resource is perfect for teaching students about when, who, and how the Chinese New Year is celebrated while promoting cultural understanding and respect. Filled with facts, creativity, and magic, the mini book captivates students as they learn about this important celebration's vibrant traditions and customs.

The Chinese Dragon Craft adds a festive touch to your classroom, bringing wishes of good fortune for the new year, and it will earn you plenty of compliments!

Kick off the Chinese New Year with magic, cultural exploration, and excitement!

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This resource includes:

Chinese New Year Mini-Book (16 half pages) and Craft (2 pages):

• Page 1: Chinese New Year - Cover (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 2: What is the Chinese New Year? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 3: When is the Chinese New Year Celebration? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 4: Who Celebrates Chinese New Year? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 5: What Are Some Traditions of Chinese New Year? (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 6: More Chinese New Year Traditions (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 7: Chinese New Year Celebration and My Celebration Venn Diagram (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 8: Chinese New Year 20 __ __ (English and Spanish Version)
• Page 9: Chinese New Year Craft - Dragon (English and Spanish Version)

Happy Chinese New Year!

This is a fun activity to warm up those writing skills. Each student can use it as a writing center or independent work. You only need some dice and a pencil!

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• 1 Color template
• 1 BW template
• 1 writing template

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A creative writing activity where students can create their own Halloween recipe. They can create their own food, ingredients, and how to make it or they can use a recipe they already know.

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Make Thanksgiving learning extra engaging and memorable with this How to Cook a Turkey Class Recipe Book and Thanksgiving Fun Activities.

Designed for Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5, this interactive resource teaches students about the steps of cooking a turkey through hands-on and imaginative activities.

Whether used as a Thanksgiving-themed activity or part of a cooking unit, this resource encourages creativity, critical thinking, and sequencing skills in a fun, holiday-themed setting.

What's included;

• Step-by-Step Turkey Recipe Book - Students learn each step of preparing and cooking a turkey through clear instructions and age-appropriate language.
• Drawing Activities - Engaging prompts encourage students to visualize themselves in each cooking step, like seasoning the turkey or placing it in the oven.
• Cut-and-Paste Place Setting Puzzle - A fun activity to help students learn the basics of table setting.
• Kitchen Safety Practice - Safety prompts and check/cross-out activities reinforce important kitchen safety skills for young learners.
• Comprehension & Reflection Questions - Short answer and multiple-choice questions after each step to promote comprehension and reinforce learning.
• Certificate of Completion - Celebrate each student’s success with a customizable certificate recognizing their "Turkey Chef" skills.

No Cooking Required: Activities are designed to be done entirely in the classroom, making it safe and accessible for all students.

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End of Year Memory Book K-4

Pages included:

• Cover page for K - 4
• When I grow up
• 3 pages for pictures
• Things I learned
• A page for student's picture, hand print, grade, age and height
• My Favorite things
• My new friends
• My school
• Signatures
• Congratulations on completing grades k - 4

• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
• Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Teach figurative language, rhyme schemes, and tone through an engaging analysis of hip hop lyrics, blending music and ELA standards for Grades 6-8.
• St. Nick: Informational Text Structures: Explore main ideas, text structures, and author’s purpose with this winter-themed set of informational texts designed to strengthen critical reading skills.
• Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis: Develop students’ ability to identify text structures and analyze information critically with this high-interest resource focused on the Krampus folklore.
• Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort: Combine creativity and learning as students sort and color-code winter-themed informational texts to practice identifying text structures.
• Winter Wonders: Exploring Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles: Strengthen comprehension and analysis skills by examining text features in engaging snow-themed articles, perfect for enhancing nonfiction literacy.
• Christmas Winter Holiday Characters from Around the World Research PBL: Dive into global holiday traditions with this project-based learning activity that encourages research, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Holiday Figurative Language & Movie Clip Standard-Based Learning Activities: Analyze figurative language through fun, holiday-themed movie clips that align with ELA figurative language standards for middle schoolers.
• Virtual Winter Sports Exploration: Engage students in a digital exploration of winter sports, focusing on informational text comprehension and analysis for Grades 4-6.
• Analyzing Narrative Point of View Winter-Themed: Develop higher-order thinking with winter-themed narrative texts that challenge students to analyze and compare points of view using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Winter Vacation PBL: Inspire creativity and practical application with this low-prep, project-based learning activity where stude

Unleash your students' creativity with this Halloween-themed writing bundle!

This engaging resource combines narrative writing and persuasive writing prompts to inspire your students' imaginations and hone their writing skills.

What's Included:

• Narrative Writing Prompts: Spooky and fun prompts to encourage students to write creative stories.
• Persuasive Writing Prompts: Topics related to Halloween that require students to argue their point of view.
• Writing Templates: Optional templates to provide structure and guidance for students.
• Rubric: A scoring rubric to help students assess their writing.

How it Works:

1. Choose a Prompt: Students select a narrative or persuasive writing prompt.
2. Plan and Write: Students brainstorm ideas, develop a plot, and write their story or persuasive piece.
3. Revise and Edit: Students review their writing for clarity, coherence, and grammar.
4. Share and Reflect: Students share their work with classmates and receive feedback.

Benefits:

• Engaging and Fun: The Halloween theme makes writing more exciting and enjoyable.
• Improves Writing Skills: Helps students develop their narrative and persuasive writing abilities.
• Sparks Creativity: Encourages students to think outside the box and create unique stories.
• Promotes Critical Thinking: Challenges students to analyze and argue their point of view.

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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This fun and engaging pack of Mardi Gras Writing Prompts is great for Mardi Gras activities and Mardi Gras Craftivity. These Shrove Tuesday writing crafts are perfect for Grades 1 to 5.

Your students can also use these mask templates to make their adorable Mardi Gras Mask and put them on like that.

Includes:

▪︎ 6 different Mardi Gras Writing Prompts (inclusive of Acrostic Poem writing and five senses writing)

▪︎2 different Mardi Gras masks templates

▪︎Mardi Gras hat template

▪︎A blank mask template for your kiddos to design their own masks.

Just print, color, make and write.

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Spooky Halloween Haunted House Fill In The Blank Descriptive Writing

This spooky writing is low prep and perfect for emerging writers and for reluctant writers!

Students will make the haunted house listing their own by choosing the appropriate adjective, name, verb or other part of speech. This makes it approachable for everyone!

For added flair, students can type up their finished product and then make a haunted house to color!

Includes:

PDF file of writing piece

Boost Writing Skills with Engaging Independent Informal Letter Lessons – Ready to Go!

Help students in Grades 2-5 master the art of informal letter writing with this comprehensive, print-and-go resource. Designed for independent learning, this packet provides a structured framework that empowers students to write confidently about their favorite activities. With clear guidance and engaging tasks, it’s perfect for teachers seeking a low-prep, curriculum-aligned solution.

What’s Included?
✏️ Print Materials: Worksheets (PDF format), Answer Key

What’s Inside?

✔️ Teacher & Student Directions
✔️ Features of an Informal Letter

✔️ Informal Letter Features Exercise

✔️ Step 1: Favorite Activity Framework

✔️ Step 2: Favorite Hobbies Framework

✔️ Step 3: Letter Writing Template

✔️ Step 4: Review & Self-Reflection
✔️ 3 Letter Writing Templates

✔️ Model Answers

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

✏️ No Prep 

✏️Print and Go

✏️ Classroom-Tested

✏️ Aligned with Aligned with Common Core, TEKS, and UK National Curriculum.

When to Use This Resource:
✅ Literacy Lessons (1-2 hour lessons)

✅ Independent Work

✅ Literacy Centers
✅ Sub Plans

✅ Writing Workshops 
✅ Homework Assignments
✅ Early Finishers

What Do You Need?

✏️ Pencils

Skills Focused:

✔️ Informal letter structure

✔️ Idea organization
✔️ Vocabulary development
✔️ Sentence fluency
✔️ Editing and self-assessment
✔️ Creative expression
✔️ Independent writing skills

Curriculum Alignment
Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

• W.2.3-W.5.3: Write narratives with descriptive details and clear sequences.
• W.2.4-W.5.4: Produce clear, coherent writing for task, purpose, and audience.
• L.2.5-W.5.5: Use synonyms, antonyms, and nuanced word meanings to enhance writing.

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

• §110.4-§110.7 (Grades 2-5):
  • (b)(11)(A): Organize ideas with a clear purpose and audience.
  • (b)(12)(B): Apply proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
  • (b)(13)(A-B): Edit drafts to improve grammar, mechanics, and clarity.

UK National Curriculum (Years 2-5)

• Writing Composition: Plan, draft, and write for specific purposes and audiences.
• Grammar and Punctuation: Use appropriate punctuation and sentence structures.
• Reading Comprehension: Evaluate vocabulary choices and their effect on tone.

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Give your students the tools to write meaningful, well-structured letters. Add this engaging resource to your teaching toolkit today!

This engaging Election Day Activity Worksheet is perfect for students in 2nd and 3rd grade to learn about the important civic process of voting and elections. It includes 4 fun and educational activities:

1. Election Day Reading Comprehension - Students read a short passage about what happens on Election Day and answer comprehension questions.
2. Election Day True or False - Students decide if each statement about elections is true or false.
3. Election Day Word Search - Students find election-related vocabulary words hidden in the puzzle.
4. Election Day Writing Prompt - Students write about their thoughts and feelings on the importance of voting and participating in elections.

This worksheet is an excellent way to teach young students about the democratic process in an accessible and age-appropriate way. It aligns with social studies standards on civic engagement and elections. The activities build reading, writing, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.

The worksheet is suitable for independent work, partner activities, or whole-class instruction. It can be used as part of an election-themed lesson plan or as a standalone enrichment activity. An answer key is included for easy grading.

This resource is perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade teachers looking to incorporate engaging Election Day content into their curriculum. Grab it now to get your students excited about voting and the democratic process!

A terrific, no prep activity for your blossoming K-4 French writers who may be struggling to take risks with their writing skills. The students absolutely LOVE this activity and have been asking me for days when we get to do ‘le gateau et la crème glacée’. I gradually give students autonomy by giving them the freedom to talk about what they think the Food Pairs have in common.

What to do:

Make a class set of copies of one of the cutie pairs.

Students colour, write, and cut out the writing strip.

Finally, students cut and paste the ends of the writing strip to the back of each item in the pair (ie. One on toast and the other end on butter. Fold in the middle and students can show the big reveal!

Pairs included:

Each set is available in Colour format followed by Black and White

-le pain et le beurre

-les hamburgers et les frites

-le gateau et la crème glacée

-les croustilles et la guacamole

-le chocolat chaud et les guimauve

-les macaronis et le fromage

-1 exemplar version at the end to demonstrate how students may choose to describe their pair

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What grade level:

I personally use these texts with Grade 1 and Grade 2 students in French Immersion. I feel confident that students from K-3 will find these most useful and teachers can come back to the texts with any students who may be experiencing challenges in their French reading skills. Core French teachers will be sure to add the resource to their repertoire for Grades 4 to 6 as they learn to read and write at the Junior level.

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Some of the Benefits of this resource:

1. Students use hands on materials
2. Boost confidence in French language acquisition with whole group, small group, independent work, and one-to-one instruction using the same resource
3. Easy common food theme that students love
4. Students grow in independence at their own pace
5. Reinforce encoding and writing skills
6. Social wellness and personal autonomy in using French in the classroom
7. Scaffold and support language acquisition, oral communication, and writing skills
8. Pair sets are ideal for putting up on a sweet bulletin board display

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Merci!

Ingrid

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Did you know that there is no land at the North Pole? It's all made of ice! Learn more about the North Pole in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

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This back to school resource is a great way to introduce inventions and inventors to students. A link to an engaging Youtube video is featured. Included is a thoughts and suggestions sheet which highlights portions of the video and offers tips for discussion and video follow-up. There are three colorful posters with quotes from the video that should serve to inspire your class (two are similar - choose the one that suits your needs the best). There are worksheets for students to draw, label, and write about their idea for inventions that they may have!

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A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Little Scarecrow Boy, by Mary Wise Brown (book not included).

This 50-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below :

50 Pages Total Include:

1. Table of Contents

2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 

3. continued

4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 

5. continued

6. *** answer sheet (corresponds with both sets)

7. Story Sequencing : 12 written scenes from the story to place in order

8. *** Sequencing answers

9. ** Sequencing : Blank paste sheet

10. Story Elements : Who, What, When, Where, Main Idea, Problem Solving

11. Reflection : Connection, Text-to-Self, Steps You Would Give to ….

12. Story Map: Setting, Characters, Problem, Solution

13. Key Questions : Who, What, When, Where, How, Why (With Graphics) (NEW 2023)

14. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last

15. Step By Step : First, Next, Then, Last : with shaped-illustrated writing areas

16. Title Page: Author, Illustrator, add your own illustration 

17. Cause & Effect  : Fill in the Cause & Effect blanks

18. Writing Prompt : with pumpkin- shaped lined paper ...

19. Compare & Contrast Venn Diagram: Old Man Scarecrow Vs. Little Scarecrow Boy

20. Book Report : Who is the author? Fiction or Non Fiction? Characters? Favorite part? Rate this book! 

21. Opinion Journal: What did you think? What would you change?

22. Read & Respond : Main Idea, Supporting Details, Author’s Purpose, My New Vocabulary

23. Vocabulary Words in Use –insert the correct word in each sentence using the Vocabulary 10-Word Box

24. *** Vocabulary Words in Use Answer Sheet

25. 20-Word Search page

26. 10 Word Scramble page

27. Spelling Words : 10 words plus 1 Bonus, from the book, on lined paper

28. *** Spelling Test : blank, lined paper

29. ABC Order : 20 words from the book

30. *** ABC Order : Answer Sheet

31. Syllables : Divide the 20 words into syllables

32. * * * Syllables : Answer Sheet

33. Rhyme Time :15 words from the book, to match up to 15 rhyming words

34. * * * Rhyme Time Answer Sheet

35. Design & Detail illustrating page….

36. Contractions : 9 contractions to combine, or separate

37. Follow the instructions : coloring, multiplication/division using photos

38. Follow the instructions : counting pictures , left/right

39. Follow the instructions : First/Second/Third/Fourth ; Counting photos graph

40. Acrostic Poem : FIERCE

41. Word Maker : How Many Words Can You Make From SCARECROW (NEW 2023)

42. * * * Word Maker Answer Sheet

43. Math : 12 simple addition problems

44. * * * Math : answer sheet

45. Math : 12 simple multiplication problems

46. * * * Math : answer sheet

47. Label a Bird : 7 simple labels with fill-in-the-blank & word box included.

48. Lebel That Photo : Label 15 photos with cut & paste words

49. Seek, Find & Color : 15 images to find on the page & color by instruction

50. Senses : Feels, Smells, Looks, Tastes & Sounds Like

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Title: A Rainbow of Words

Topic: Describe yourself using Adjectives

Grade: Grades 3-4

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8.5 x 11 inches, 200 Pages Blank Pages Paper, College Ruled, Lined Journal & Music Sheet for Writing and Music Composition

Perfect for teachers and students to write in everything they want

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