Writing Narratives : Writing : Fourth Grade English Language Arts Worksheets

Below, you will find a wide range of our printable worksheets in chapter Writing Narratives of section Writing. These worksheets are appropriate for Fourth Grade English Language Arts. We have crafted many worksheets covering various aspects of this topic, introducing an event and the narrator/ characters, writing dialogue, writing event sequences, descriptive writing, writing conclusions, and many more. We hope you find them very useful and interesting.

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Writing Narratives

Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Narrative Introduction


Fill in the graphic organizer of a personal narrative story, then write an introduction paragraph on the lines provided.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Introducing an Event and the Narrator/ Characters


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Point Of View


Circle the correct point of view for each of the statement. Then underline the clue words that helped you identify the point of view.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Introducing an Event and the Narrator/ Characters


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

First Person Narration


Read the passage about Stanley's upcoming trip to Disneyland. Rewrite the passage from Stanley's point of view in first person. Use sensory details to explain.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Introducing an Event and the Narrator/ Characters


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

A Strange Puppy


Read the passage and answer the related questions to brainstorm how the story unfolds. Then write the story on the lines provided.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Introducing an Event and the Narrator/ Characters


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Character Sketch


Fill in the character profile graphic organizer with the appropriate information. Then write a story from that character's point of view.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Introducing an Event and the Narrator/ Characters


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Dialogue Writing


Write a conversation between a dentist and a scared patient about six cavities that need to be filled right away.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Writing Dialogue


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

You’re a Reporter


Write a conversation between a reporter, the winner, and the boy who lost a tennis game at the high school tournament.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Writing Dialogue


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

First Day Of School


Write a conversation between an elder brother and a sister about the sister's first day of school. She is worried and nervous about dealing with a bunch of unknown people.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Writing Dialogue


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Baking Brownies


Use appropriate transition words to rewrite the steps of a recipe in a paragraph form.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Writing Event Sequences


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

The Hiking Trip


Rewrite the paragraph on the lines in an organized and logical order by using the transition words from the box to help the story flow.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Writing Event Sequences


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Sequence of Events


The sentences on this worksheet are not written in an orderly manner. Write a number next to each sentence to put them in a logical order. Then, rewrite the sentences on the lines to form a paragraph.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Writing Event Sequences


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Descriptive Writing


For each topic listed, fill in details for each of the five senses. Be sure to write details that really appeal to the senses. When you're finished, choose any topic and write a descriptive story around that topic.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Descriptive Writing


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Descriptive Sentences


Write at least two descriptive sentences to describe each picture. The first has been done for you as an example.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Descriptive Writing


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Similes and Metaphors


Read the sentences. If a metaphor is present, write a simile to take its place. If a simile is present, write a metaphor to replace it.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Descriptive Writing


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Favorite Vacation Spot


Brainstorm to fill in the key details listed in the graphic organizer of a five- paragraph descriptive essay. Then use these details to write an essay on the next sheet.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Descriptive Writing


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Fun With Family


Describe a time that you spent with your family. It can be a fun day at the beach, a fun-filled day at the carnival, or a trip to your favorite restaurant. Add a variety of details (adjectives, similes, metaphors, etc..) to your writing.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Descriptive Writing


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Frisky Squirrel Has a Fall


Complete the story by writing an interesting ending (conclusion) in the space provided.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Writing Conclusions


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

The Lost Gift Box


Write an interesting ending to complete the story about the lost gift box.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Writing Conclusions


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

The Mask


Add an interesting ending (conclusion) to the story about the boy who found the mask on his way to the summer camp.

Category:  Writing     Writing Narratives     Writing Conclusions



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