Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses breaking rules to help someone who might be in trouble. Common Core: W.3.1, W.4.1
Introduction to Indentifying the Theme of fictional or informational text. Students brainstorm information they would like to read or write about. May be used as a group activity. CCSS, RL.2.2, RL.3.2-2, W.3.2,W.2.2
This is a 3 page template for writing a personal narrative. It addresses the common core standards and includes a planning page as well as a student checklist. CC: ELA: W.4, 5.3
A set of four cards on one page of an illustration of a cheetah.
A set of four cards on one page of an illustration of a jaguar.
Current Events Writing Prompt: Students are asked to write their opinions and supporting facts. Common Core Writing: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1
Writing Prompt: My Favorit Fictional Book: Students write their opinons about their favorite fictional book. They will support their opinions with reasons and examples. Common Core: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1
Writing Prompt: Sharing Opinions - This form can be used for any topic. Students give their opinion about the topic chosen and support their statements with facts and reasoning. Common Core: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1
Writing Prompt: What qualities make a good friend? Students write their opinions about friendship and explain their responses. Common Core: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1
Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses admitting to a mistake. Common Core: W.3.1, W.4.1
Talk and Turn is an activity that encourages speaking and sharing ideas and listening to others. Common Core: Speaking and Listening SL.5.1, SL.4.1, W.5.1, W.4.1
This is a 3 page template for writing an opinion paper on wearing school uniforms. It addresses the common core writing standards for fourth grade and includes a student checklist. CC: ELA: W.4.1