4th grade writing prompts for teachers, kids, parents
Whether you’re looking for a new way to keep your 4th grade kids occupied on a rainy day, or hoping to help your class branch out in their writing, journaling can be a wonderful tool to inspire and motivate kids to express their thoughts.
Journaling has many benefits for both children and adults – the simple act of writing is a powerful way to express feelings, new ideas, and to instill creativity. Writing daily can translate into encouraging kids to find innovative ways of thinking, and will excite them endlessly with the prospect of possibility.
But kids can be a tough audience – that’s why we’ve provided a sample list of new 4th grade writing prompts. These prompts are sure to help the wheels start turning, and to brighten up any student’s day.
Teaching the Rules (Expository)
Imagine that a new student has come to your school and needs to learn the class rules. Write an essay that explains the main rules. Use examples to make the rules clear to a new student.
Exciting Experience (Narrative)
Think about an exciting experience you recently had. Write an e-mail message to a friend to tell him or her about it. Be sure to use clear details to help the reader experience the excitement with you.
Homework Overload? (Persuasive)
Your school is going to start requiring two hours of homework every night. Write a persuasive essay to let the school board know your opinion of this idea. Give clear reasons to support your opinion.
New Learning (Narrative)
Sometimes people learn more outside of school than inside of school. When have you learned a big lesson outside of class? Tell about the experience and show what you learned. Remember to include clear details.
Event Promotion (Persuasive)
Many exciting events happen at school. Which event is your favorite and why? Do you like to participate in the event or just watch? Promote your favorite event and be sure to give reasons why a reader can get excited by this event, too.
Fun Places (Descriptive)
Think of a place where you had fun. Write an essay that describes that place in detail. Be sure to tell why the place is special to you.
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