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Fourth grade is a time for students to continue to hone their writing chops as they put to use the skills they’ve learned and gain confidence in their abilities. We’ve collected 50 fourth grade writing prompts—including opinion, persuasive, informational, and narrative—to spur your students’ imaginations and get them writing!
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1. Would you rather be good at sports or good in school? Why?
2. If you had a YouTube channel, what would you talk about?
3. Would you rather have lots of money or lots of friends? Why?
4. What is your favorite subject in school? Why?
5. Are fourth graders ready to stay home alone? Why or why not?
6. Name two characters from different books that you think might be good friends. Why?
7. Which is more important for success—skill or luck?
8. Should kids be paid an allowance to do chores around the house? Why or why not?
9. What’s the best book you’ve read recently? What was it all about?
10. Why are classroom rules important?
11. If you won a million dollars, how would you spend the money?
12. If you met an alien, what three questions would you ask them?
13. Why is math important?
14. Why is science important?
15. Pretend you drank a magic potion that made you as tiny as an ant. Where would you go and what would you do?
16. Pretend you ate a magic pill that made you as tall as a redwood tree. Where would you go and what would you do?
17. Should fourth graders have cell phones? Why or why not?
18. Describe what you think of as perfect weather.
19. Describe how to build a birdhouse step by step.
20. Share one of the stories your family has told you about when you were a baby.
21. What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you?
22. If you could open a store, what type of store would it be and why?
23. If you had a time machine, what era of history would you visit?
24. Write about an adult you look up to.
25. What’s the nicest thing anybody has ever done for you?
26. Is it ever okay to tell secrets? Why or why not?
27. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
28. Write about a time you felt like quitting but didn’t. How did you keep yourself going?
29. Do you like nonfiction books or fiction books better? Why?
30. What makes your family unique?
31. What would you say is your greatest strength? Greatest weakness?
32. Write five rules for staying organized.
33. Which would you rather read—a scary story that gives you goosebumps or a funny story that cracks you up? Why?
34. What is the worst book you ever read?
35. Describe the physical appearance of someone in your family in detail.
36. If you made a time capsule of the year 2020, what would you put in it?
37. There’s an old saying: “The squeaky wheel gets the grease.” What do you think this saying means?
38. One of your little cousins is very nervous about starting kindergarten. What would you tell them to make them feel better?
39. Write a story that includes these five words: keys, spaghetti, uncle, jellyfish, rocketship.
40. Imagine you are in a hot air balloon above your house. Describe everything you can see.
41. Are you a patient person? Why or why not?
42. Describe how to play your favorite board game.
43. What is the hardest thing about being a fourth grader?
44. If I were the ruler of the world, the first law I would pass would be _______ because_____.
45. What is something you’ve never done that you would like to try?
46. What is the weirdest thing that has ever happened to you?
47. Describe your perfect day.
48. If you found a backpack filled with dollar bills, what would you do?
49. What would the world be like if dinosaurs still existed?
50. Imagine you are an adult and describe your dream job.
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69 Great Writing Prompts for 4th Grade
41Writing Prompts for 4th Grade + 28 MORE Bonus Ideas— For fourth grade students who are getting older and becoming more comfortable in their own identities, journaling is a powerful tool that offers a safe place to explore their deepest thoughts.
Daily journaling is a powerful activity that can ground your students by giving them a stable, reliable place to express themselves. Your students will become more confident in their own ideas when they see that their opinions matter with daily writing.
The writing prompts for 4th-grade students listed below are full of interesting and creative questions designed to help your students think more about who they are and what unique qualities define their identities.
In these new prompts, students will consider everything from the act of giving to differences between boys and girls to their favorite things to write about. Use these writing prompts for 4th-grade students to help your class explore their own thoughts and opinions in a constructive, private way.
Writing Prompts for 4th Grade
1. What makes you who you are?
2. What makes you laugh?
3. What is your favorite thing about being a part of our class?
4. What was your favorite summer vacation? Why?
5. Write about a time you gave something of yours to someone who needed it? What did you do?
6. What is your favorite lesson from American history? What do you like about it?
7. Do you consider yourself to be a patient person? Why or why not?
8. Do you think schools should give homework? Why or why not?
9. Write a poem about your most prized possession.
10. Do your parents let you choose your own clothes at the store, or do they pick them for you? What is your style like?
11. Write about a time you stood up for something you believed in. What did you do?
12. What is your favorite game? Is it a video game or a board game? What do you like about it?
13. What is the best gift you ever received? What made it so special?
14. What is your favorite part of the school day?
15. Write about a secret you’ve never shared. How do you keep it secret? How does the secret make you feel?
16. Do you have a good memory? How do you know? What kinds of things are hard to remember?
17. Have you ever received a gift you didn’t like? How did you react?
18. What is the hardest part of 4th grade?
19. What is the most interesting book you ever read? What did you like about it?
20. What is your favorite quality about yourself?
21. Is it hard to be friends with someone after having an argument? Why or why not?
22. What is your favorite after-school activity? What do you like about it?
23. Are boys and girls really different from one another? Why or why not?
24. Have you ever gone to summer camp? Did you enjoy it?
25. If I were ruler of the universe for the day, I would _________.
26. What is your favorite thing to write about? How does writing make you feel?
27. What makes you feel good?
28. Which of your friends are you the most like? Why?
29. What is a tradition? What makes it so special?
30. Do you prefer sports or video games? Why?
31. What can you do to show your grandparents how much you love them?
32. Write about a time when you did poorly on a test. What did your parents say?
33. How did you meet your best friend? How long have you known one another?
34. What is your favorite thing about your family?
36. What do you admire most about your mom?
37. What is the best movie you’ve ever seen? What did you like about it?
38. Do you like being the center of attention? Why or why not?
39. If you could visit any country in the world, where would you go? What would you do there?
40. Do you think of yourself as a team player? Why or why not?
41. What is your favorite kind of food? What do you like about it?
And before we go, we have EVEN MORE prompts for 4th graders to share with you. So without further ado, here they are!
28 MORE Writing Prompts for 4th Grade Kids
The journal writing prompts and topic ideas for fourth graders are a fun way to make writing assignments more engaging. Enjoy!
- What 5 things would I want if I was stranded on a desert island?
- I felt grown-up, when ______________
- Brothers/sisters are important because…
- If I could trade places with anyone for a day
- The best April fool’s joke I ever played
- A perfect day
- My favorite month of the year
- Walking on the ceiling
- My favorite pair of shoes
- Finding buried treasure
- If dinosaurs still existed
- My greatest talent
- What if there were only 18 hours in a day?
- Something that embarrasses me is…
- The best restaurant I’ve ever been to
- I like living in [city], because…
- The most important thing I ever learned
- If I were the principal, I would _______
- Can wishes come true?
- People who I couldn’t live without
- My favorite thing in my bedroom
- A list of states or countries I’ve been to
- What would grow in my garden?
- A day in the life of a superhero
- Rules are important because…
- If I were a color, I would be _______
- My favorite thing about myself
- I think tests are important/unimportant because…
I hope you enjoyed these fourth grade writing prompts.
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100 Creative 4th Grade Writing Prompts
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Offering age-appropriate inspiration for older elementary kids, these creative 4th grade writing prompts will get minds thinking and pencils moving across the page. From funny prompts to thought-provoking questions, there's something to inspire everyone.
Funny Writing Prompts for 4th Graders
Older elementary kids are fine-tuning their sense of what is funny . They find absurd things hilarious, as well as gross humor. They are becoming better at wit and sarcasm, too. These writing prompts will have them laughing:
- Describe the most disgusting school lunch you can imagine. How do the other kids react to it?
- Would you rather have glitter rain down on you when you walked through a doorway or have your shoes make a loud honking sound with every step? Explain your choice.
- Imagine you spend the entire school day with four hands. How are things different?
- Picture two kids sitting face-to-face with cardboard boxes on their heads. They are playing a game. You write the rules.
- You wake up one morning, and dogs can talk. Describe your day.
- A witch casts a spell on your mom so she can only meow instead of talk. You spend Saturday working with her to break the spell.
- You try a new shampoo and it makes leafy branches sprout from your head. How do you get through your day?
- It's opposites day, and you have to say everything as an opposite. Write about your favorite food.
- A baby is your substitute teacher. What happens?
- You wake up one morning with a tail. How does it help or get in the way?
- Write a story about a character who only knows how to say the word "Yes."
You have a dream that you are performing your favorite song in front of the entire school while wearing a horse mask. Then, you realize it isn't actually a dream. What is going on?
Poetry Writing Prompts for 4th Graders
Writing poetry is a great way for 4th graders to express themselves. Great writing prompts help them experiment with new poetry forms and learn about using imagery.
- Write a poem about a sound you love without ever naming the thing that makes the sound.
- Use poetry to tell about a time you were teased or bullied.
- Write a poem from the perspective of the street you live on.
- Write a haiku about the weekend.
- Describe someone you love in a poem of 25 words or fewer.
- What does it feel like to wait for your birthday to come? Write a poem about it.
- What makes you feel better when you're sad? Write a poem in the form of a recipe or doctor's prescription for feeling better.
- Have you had to give something up as you've gotten older? Write a poem about that thing.
- You're walking down a path through a field when you realize it splits in two directions. Write a poem about how you decide which way to go. Read about Robert Frost for inspiration.
- Rewrite your favorite song, making it about school.
- Think of something that is special in your house, such as a decoration or precious item. Describe it in a poem.
- Write a poem about lying awake in your bed at night.
- Think of something broken, such as a bike, a window, a phone, or anything else. How is that broken thing like a situation in your life or in the world?
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4th Grade Fiction Writing Prompts
The middle grades are the golden time for reading, and many 4th graders love fiction. Inspire them to write wonderful and imaginative short stories with these helpful prompts that explore character, setting, and other important elements of fiction:
- Your neighbor tells you she saw a werewolf.
- Your mom asks you to move a picture on your living room wall. When you lift it up, an envelope falls out. It has $1,000 in it.
- A character wakes up surrounded by mist. He or she starts walking, and the mist begins to clear. What does the world look like?
- Every time you open a book, the first page disappears and is replaced by a single word. It's always the same with every book you try to read. What is the word and why does it keep appearing?
- Your main character finds an old film camera in his or her grandparents' house. It still has film in it. When they develop the film, what do the pictures show?
- You find a journal from 1865. It's written by an 11-year-old. You read it, and on the last page, it says, "Please come help me." What happens next?
- The main character of your story wakes up one morning to discover he or she has aged five years overnight.
- You step into your grandmother's coat closet and discover it leads to a jungle. What happens if you step inside?
- Write a story about a boy who wakes up one morning as his own dad and has to go to work in an office.
- You're riding your bike home from your friend's house one evening when you see a UFO. It lands on the path in front of you.
- Write a story about someone who is afraid to try anything new. What happens when that person has to become a taste tester for a cooking show?
- A new girl joins your class. During math, she passes you a note that says, "Do you remember me?"
Write a story about children who have a magical tea party with animals.
Animal Writing Prompts for 4th Graders
Animals offer a great way for kids to explore their descriptive powers and imagination. These writing prompts will inspire animal lovers:
- You can suddenly understand what dogs are saying when they bark, and you start translating for them.
- You get up in the middle of the night to get some water and step on your brother's toy dinosaur. You hear a roar and lift your foot just in time to avoid being bitten.
- You're out in your backyard when you suddenly shrink down to six inches tall. A bunny hops up. It's gigantic.
- Your dog turns into a pig, and you're the only one who notices.
- Write a shape poem or concrete poem where the words are in the shape of your favorite animal.
- A kid wakes up to find a giraffe standing over his bed. What happens next?
- If you could have any pet, what would it be?
- Tell about how you and your pet met each other, but tell the story from your pet's point of view. If you don't have a pet, make one up.
- Imagine you are going on a trip. Tell someone how to take care of your pet snake while you're gone. What should they feed it? What should they watch out for?
- What kind of pet would you choose for your teacher? Why?
- Are there animals that make bad pets? Why or why not?
- You get a call from a scientist who needs your advice. She is trying to design a new animal by combining DNA from other animals, and she wants to know which animals to use.
- You wake up one day with bird wings. How is your day different?
You walk into your kitchen to see your little brother and your cat eating breakfast together at the table. Your brother acts like nothing strange is going on.
4th Grade Opinion Writing Prompts
Whether kids are learning to write a persuasive essay , a speech, or any other type of opinion piece, these prompts can help them hone their skills. These are subjects 4th graders will be passionate about:
- Should there be school in the summer? Why or why not?
- Is it right that parents can get in trouble if kids don't go to school?
- What is the best bedtime for a 4th grader?
- Is sugar bad for kids? Why or why not?
- Who is the best singer on the planet right now? How come?
- Should siblings share a bedroom?
- Are there movies kids shouldn't be allowed to see until they're in middle school?
- Is homework good for learning?
- How old should kids be when they get their own phones?
- Who makes the best pizza? Why?
4th Grade Writing Prompts About Emotion
These prompts can help kids add emotion to their writing. This is a great way to introduce memoir and creative nonfiction. Try these inspiring ideas:
- A princess cries tears that have magical properties, but she is always happy. Write a story about how an evil villain tries to make her cry.
- When did you last laugh so hard you were gasping for breath?
- How do you know when your parents are upset?
- When was the last time you felt angry? What happened?
- Are there things in your life that are unfair?
- When was the last time you were perfectly happy?
- How do you feel on your birthday?
- What do you worry about at night?
- Write a poem about the last time you cried.
Write a story about a girl crying on the school bus. What happened?
Journal Writing Prompts for 4th Graders
Journal writing is a great way to explore personal narratives and process feelings. These prompts will inspire older elementary kids to share:
- Write about your favorite blanket or toy from when you were little.
- If you had one wish and couldn't wish for more wishes, what would you ask for?
- Make a list of 25 things you love about your life.
- Who inspires you?
- What kind of object are you like?
- Have you ever out-smarted another person?
- How do you feel about rainy days?
- What is something that you've never done before but want to?
- What is your favorite hobby? Talk about the last time you did it.
- How are you like someone else in your family?
- How would you handle it if you saw someone being bullied?
- What was the last hard decision you had to make? Why was it difficult?
- Have you ever been homesick? What was it like?
- What would you say to your kindergarten self?
- Have you ever been talked into something? How did it work out?
- Has anything weird ever happened on a family outing or vacation?
- What has a grandparent or other older adult taught you?
- Is school different for girls and boys?
Descriptive Writing Prompts for 4th Graders
Writing descriptively is a skill kids are developing in 4th grade. They're learning how to use adjectives and other descriptive words in creative ways. These writing prompts can help spark some ideas:
- Describe a common food, such as pizza or waffles, to someone who has never heard of it before.
- Tell about the last time you hurt yourself. What happened? What did it feel like?
- Describe your mom's three best qualities.
- Tell about someone you know who is a good friend. What makes that person awesome?
- Write about your favorite holiday meal.
- Describe your state or province to someone who has never been there.
- What does your bedroom look like?
- What is your favorite season? What makes it great?
- What were you for Halloween last year? Describe your costume.
- What do you know how to cook? Detail the steps involved in making that food.
Help 4th Graders Become Writers
Writing is a great way to teach 4th grade grammar , word usage, and spelling . It's also fun for kids to learn to express themselves with words. You can use these 4th grade writing prompt ideas to encourage kids to experience the joy of developing their own voices.
30 Fun And Creative 4th Grade Writing Prompts
Fourth grade students have a fantastic imagination and can be very creative given the chance. When it comes to writing, sometimes 4th grade students need a little push in the right direction. Below you’ll find 30 fun and creative 4th grade writing prompts that are guaranteed to inspire creativity and elicit students personal thoughts and feelings. You’ll also find a printable PDF of these writing prompts so you can easily print and distribute them to your fourth grade students.
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Students in fourth grade need varied practice developing their writing skills. According to the Common Core State Standards Initiative , fourth-grade writing should include opinion pieces, informative or explanatory texts, and narratives about real or imagined experiences. Additionally, a fourth-grade writing curriculum should include short research projects.
These writing prompts offer diverse forms of inspiration for every student.
Opinion Essay Writing Prompts
In an opinion essay , students must state their opinion and back it up with facts and reasons . Ideas should be organized logically and supported by details.
- Best Friends Forever. Write an essay explaining what makes your best friend the best best friend.
- Awesomeness. Describe the most awesome thing about being in fourth grade.
- New Worlds. Would you rather help start a colony on a new planet or a city under the ocean? Why?
- School Food. Name one thing you would like to change about your school’s menu and explain why.
- Someday. If you could be a race car driver, an astronaut, or president of a country, which would you choose and why?
- Cityscapes . If you had a friend visit from another state, what is the one place in your city you would insist he or she had to see? What makes this place so special?
- Shipwrecked. You find yourself stranded on a deserted island with only three items in your backpack. What would you want those items to be and why?
- Flat Earth. Some people still believe that the Earth is flat . Do you agree or disagree? Include supporting facts.
- Extra! Extra! Name one class, sport, or club you wish your school offered and explain why it should be available.
- Seasons. Which season is your favorite and why?
- One-star . What is the worst book you have ever read and what made it so terrible?
- Fandom. Who is your favorite TV, movie, or music star? What makes him or her the best?
- Progress. Identify a way in which you would like to improve as a student this school year. Explain why you would like to get better and list some steps you can take to make it happen.
Informative Essay Writing Prompts
When writing an informative or explanatory essay, students should introduce the topic clearly, then develop the topic with facts and details. When explaining a process, students should outline the steps in a logical order.
- Bullied. Explain how you would handle being bullied and the steps you would take to stop a bully.
- Mad Skills. Describe an unusual talent, hobby, or skill that you possess.
- Cuisine. Describe a food that is unique to your family or area of the world to someone who has never tasted it.
- Role Model. Think of a person who has made an impact on your life and describe the role they’ve played.
- Pay It Forward. What is one thing you would like to do—either now or in the future—to make the world a better place?
- Packing. Explain the most effective way to pack for a trip to ensure that you have everything you need.
- Wild Kingdom. Of all the animals wild or domesticated, write about your favorite. Include interesting facts about this animal in your essay.
- Gaming. Explain how to play your favorite video or board game to someone who has never played it before.
- Problematic. Describe a problem you’re facing and three ways you could possibly solve it.
- Extreme Weather. Choose an extreme weather condition or a natural disaster such as a tornado or a volcanic eruption. Explain its causes and effects.
- Sweet Treats. Explain the process of making your favorite dessert.
- Learning Styles. Think of the way you prefer to learn, such as by reading, listening, or doing. Explain why you think you learn best that way.
- Edison. Thomas Edison said that he didn’t make mistakes, he just learned 10,000 ways not to make a light bulb. Describe a mistake you made and the lesson you learned from it.
Narrative Essay Writing Prompts
When writing narrative essays about real or imagined experiences, students should use descriptive details and logical sequence. They can use dialogue and sensory details to develop their essay .
- Microscopic Details. Imagine being microscopic. Describe an adventurous trip through your body.
- Alone. You find yourself locked in your favorite store alone overnight. Where are you and what do you do?
- Homeless. A friendly stray dog follows you home from school. What happens next?
- Time Travel. Imagine you could travel back in time to when your mom or dad was your age. Write an essay about your relationship with your fourth-grade parent.
- Mismatched. Write a story about someone your age. The story must include a giraffe, a mouse, a flying carpet, and a large birdcage.
- Pet Peeve. Recount a moment when something really got on your nerves. Describe the experience and why it irritated you so much.
- Surprise! Think of a time your teacher surprised your class. Describe what happened and how the class reacted.
- Special Moments. Think of a specific day or event that you will always remember. What made it so special?
- Travel Through History. Imagine you could travel back in time to live through one event from history . Describe the event and write about your experience.
- The Most Terrible Day. Write an essay about a day when everything went wrong. How did the day start and end, describe the experience.
- Road Trip. Write about a favorite family vacation or road trip. Where did you go? What made it special?
- Funny Pet Tricks. Can your pet do a funny or unusual trick? Describe it.
- President. If you could be president for a day (or the principal of your school), what would you do?
Research Project Essay Writing Prompts
Fourth-grade students should also complete short research projects using books, magazines, and online sources . Students should take notes and provide a list of the sources they used in their research.
- New Puppy. You want a new puppy. Do some research to determine the best breed for your family and write about it.
- Battles . Research and write about what you consider the most significant or famous battle in history.
- Famous People. Choose a famous person from history or science and write about their lives and contributions.
- Animal Kingdom. Select an animal to research. Include facts about its behavior, habitat, and diet.
- Countries. Choose a country. Investigate its culture and holidays, and find out what life there is like for kids your age.
- States. Pick a state you’ve never visited. Learn three to five unique facts about the state to include in your essay.
- Inventions. What do you think is the greatest or most useful invention of all time? Find out who invented it and how and why it was invented.
- Native Americans. Choose a Native American tribe. Learn about where they lived, their culture, and their use of natural resources in their area.
- Endangered Species. Research and write about an animal that is endangered. Include facts about why it is endangered and any changes that people can make to help increase its population.
- Fine Arts. Learn more about an artist or composer. Include facts about their life and death and most well-known works.
- Authors. Research an author whose books you enjoy. Include facts about what inspired him or her to start writing.
- Dig Deeper. Research something you’ve studied in history, science, or literature but would like to know more about.
- State Standouts. Choose a famous person from your state. Learn about his or her life and contributions.
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82+ 4th Grade Writing Prompts (Free Printable!)
May 25, 2021 // by Sean Kivi
Fourth grade is the year that students begin to take control of their writing. Building on previous years' knowledge, they can craft all types of texts. This year we give them a boost to hone their abilities and gain confidence in writing. You will keep your students thinking and perfecting their pieces of work. These 52 4th grade writing prompts are the perfect way to continue this development and encourage your students to think critically about their language choices.
1. Would you ever try Casu Marzo?
2. In your opinion, what's the best way to eat an egg?
3. What is haggis, and would you eat it?
4. Should 4th graders be able to stay at home alone?
5. Write a letter to mom persuading her to buy you an iPad.
6. Would you prefer to be meet an alien or Godzilla? Why?
7. Is science harder than math?
8. What would you name the eighth wonder of the world?
9. Why is the Louvre so famous?
10. Where does recycling go?
11. Write a campaign running for President and win my vote.
12. Write about a time you learned from an accomplishment.
13. Why did the Egyptians write in hieroglyphics?
14. Do you think your mom should give you a cell phone?
15. If you could have any job in the world, what would you pick?
16. Do you like to give or get presents?
17. Who do you trust the most and why?
18. What makes you the perfect friend?
19. What is a century egg, and how is it made?
20. What would you like to invent and why?
21. How will you make a difference in the world?
22. Why should people stop smoking?
23. Tell me how to write a letter.
24. Why do camels have long eyelashes?
25. Where should I go if I want to be a whale photographer?
26. Would you rather hunt for your food or never eat pizza again? Why?
27. Is a monkey a good pet to have? Why or why not?
28. Would you rather sword fight one thousand duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck? Why?
29. What's the best car to drive and why?
30. What would you make illegal, and why?
31. Do you think people who run red lights should go to jail?
32. How do I solve a Rubik's cube?
33. How can you be a friendly person, and why is this important?
34. Who are the people on Mount Rushmore, and why are they important?
35. What would you do if you switched bodies with a celebrity?
36. Tell me a time that you got sick after eating food.
37. What makes people like or hate cilantro?
38. How toasted do you like your toast?
39. What's happened in your weirdest dream?
40. If you could go to Hogwarts, what would you most like to learn?
41. Why are more people right-handed than left-handed?
42. Describe the perfect theme park.
43. Is it better to be a YouTube star or a Tik Tok star?
44. If you found a truck full of chocolate pies, what would you do?
45. Do you think life was easier 50 years ago? Why or why not?
46. What is the hardest thing about getting up for school?
47. Do pineapples belong on pizza?
48. How would you like to be remembered?
49. Would you rather travel to the past and see dinosaurs or into the future to see your grandkids?
50. Do you think there is alien life, or are we alone in the universe? Why?
51. What is the ultimate junk food?
52. Would you prefer to be rich or famous? Why?
53. What kind of slime is your favorite? Glitter? Galaxy? Have ever made it yourself before? What do you think the ingredients are?
54. Do you think you should have longer recess? Why?
55. Do you think gum and hats should be allowed in school?
56. Do you think you should have more class computer time? Why? What would you use this extra time for?
57. What would you do if you were principal for a day? Would you like to do this job?
58. What do you want to be when you grow up?
59. What is your favorite winter activity? What equipment or items do you need to be able to do it?
60. What is your favorite summer activity? What equipment or items do you need to be able to do it?
61. Would you rather have super strength or the ability to read minds?
62. Do you prefer ice cream or donuts?
63. What is your favorite type of sandwich?
64. Do you like sour or sweet foods?
65. What is your favorite holiday or occasion?
66. What do you like to do at the beach?
67. What would you do if you were a millionaire?
68. Do you like fall or spring best? Why?
69. What would you do if you lived in a castle?
70. What is your favorite subject in school?
71. What is your favorite game to play?
72. Do you enjoy board games?
73. What are your hobbies?
74. What is something you are practicing to get better at or learning to do?
75. What is your favorite sport to play?
76. What is your favorite sport to watch?
77. Do you prefer breakfast or dinner food?
78. What is your favorite type of candy?
79. Do you prefer healthy or unhealthy food?
80. How can you be a kind friend or classmate?
81. Who is your favorite superhero? Why?
82. Who was Andy Warhol? Have you ever created art similar to his?
Bonus: Would you consider yourself creative?
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Narrative Writing Prompts for 4th Grade: 51 Great Ideas
Here you’ll find a quality collection of delightful narrative writing prompts for 4th grade.
Not only do these narrative prompts reduce writer’s block, they encourage learners to improve writing skills, self-reflect, and experiment with new vocabulary.
That’s why they make a great addition to your collection of writing prompts.
Using these high-interest narrative writing prompts for 4th grade, fourth graders will enjoy sharing their personal experiences.
So include a few of these narrative writing prompts for 4th grade into your lesson plans this week.
Narrative Writing Prompts for 4th Grade
1. Share an important lesson you have learned this school year.
2. Retell the events of a time when you had conflict with someone close to you. What caused it, and how was it resolved?
3. Share key events from a memory when you were very nervous. What was the end result?
4. Discuss one big success you’ve had in your life. Describe what it is, and tell what steps you took in order to be successful.
5. Write about a memory that you will absolutely never forget.
6. Tell about a moment when you had to use another language in order to communicate with someone.
7. Describe the types of fiction and non-fiction books that you like to read.
8. Write a short autobiography about yourself. Along with the usual information such as name, birthday, family life, etc., share your talents, weaknesses, hobbies, and likes/dislikes.
9. Describe your ideal place to live.
10. Share details about the best birthday present you’ve ever received plus describe how receiving it made you feel.
11. Write about a time when you were embarrassed.
12. What’s the most frightening dream you’ve ever had? Describe what happened.
13. Describe what types of activities help you to learn best.
14. Write about the best Christmas morning ever.
15. How do you entertain yourself in the absence of cell phones, tablets, or computers?
16. Write about a time when you helped someone complete a task.
17. Describe a time when you participated in the school’s science fair.
18. Share a story about a time that you assisted your parents in preparing dinner.
19. Tell what you like most and least about responding to narrative writing prompts for 4th grade students.
20. Suppose you invented a time machine. Write a story about the adventures you have.
21. How do you spend Sundays?
22. Draft a story about yourself as the hero.
23. Describe how you and your family would entertain yourselves if there was no TV, internet, cell phones, or other technological devices?
24. Tell about the most ideal place to live.
25. Write about the most bizarre dream you’ve ever had. What do you think it means?
26. Share about a school day when just about everything that could go wrong did.
27. If you would travel to the future or past, which year would you travel to and why?
28. Retell a fun Field Day event memory.
29. If you were a dog or cat, how would your life be different and the same compared to your life as a human?
30. Describe what your life will be like 10 years from now.
31. Write about a time that you lost a tooth.
32. Write about a time you were afraid of something but overcame the fear.
33. Write about a time when you gave a class presentation.
34. What types of things come easy for you but hard for many others? Why do you think this is so?
35. Share a timeline of your life.
36. Tell about a time when you felt disappointed in yourself.
37. Share a memory participating in a science fair.
38. Summarize a time that you were part of a contest.
39. When has something been very hard four you but you persevered?
40. Write about a fun field trip memory.
41. Write about a cute memory with your pet.
42. What’s your favorite memory from last school year?
43. What was it like learning how to ride a bike?
44. Describe a frustrating vacation memory.
45. If you were to describe yourself as a color, what would it be and why?
46. If you had three wishes, what would you wish and why?
47. Write about your experience being a new student.
48. Share a funny memory with your family.
49. What things frustrate you and why?
50. Describe a time that you stood up for yourself.
51. Write about a time when you did a fun arts project.
Final Thoughts: Narrative Writing Prompts for 4th Grade
Now you have a ready-supply of narrative writing prompts for 4th grade to use during writer’s workshop or for other writing activities.
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67 fun and imaginative fourth grade writing prompts
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Below is some fun fourth grade writing prompts that will tap into your kid’s imagination.
The writing prompts here are suitable for children who struggle to find something to write about.
Using the fourth grade writing prompts you can even encourage your child to practice their writing skills. It can be added to their daily journal. It is a good way for them to reflect on their day and emotions.
It has plenty of fun prompts that will make a child want to write about their thoughts and feelings.
67 fun fourth grade writing prompts:
1. What would it be like to have a snake as a pet?
2. Write a time that you felt very excited.
3. Write a time that you felt very excited.
4. Write 3 places you would like to go on your next holiday.
5. What do you dream of becoming once you grow up?
6. Who do you admire the most at home?
7. If you can have one superpower, what would it be?
8. If you have a box of courage, what would you write in it?
9. Write down things you are too scared to try but would like to give it a go?
10. If you had $1 million, what would you do with it?
11. Write down about your favorite animal
12. Write a story about a boy who got lost in the zoo.
13.Write a story about a girl who had to spend the night at the museum.
14. What would it be like to climb the highest mountain in the world?
15. If you are the principal of your school, what rules would you change?
16. If you are the leader of your country, what is the first thing you would do?
17. Imagine animals can talk to you, what will they say?
18. Write a story about a boy who found a treasure in his back garden.
19. You woke up one morning and found a rocket ship at the back of your house. You climbed into it. Write what happens next.
20. If you can be invisible for one day, what will you do?
21. If you are going to spend a whole year on a remote island, write down the things you would pack.
22. Write about your favorite sport. What do you like about it?
23. If you can have anything for your birthday, what would you wish for?
24. Imagine being a crazy scientist, who invented a new drink. What would it be called? What would it taste like? Is it safe to drink?
25. You are walking down the woodlands and heard footsteps. You turned around but no one was there. What happens next?
26. What do you think the world will look like in the year 2100?
27. Write about your favorite summer holiday.
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29. If you can be friends with a cartoon character, who would you like to be friends with?
30. Imagine waking up one morning and all your toys started talking to you, what did they say?
31. What is your favorite book? Can you rewrite the ending of the book?
32. What do you think the world will look like if there was no electricity?
33. If you can be a parent for one day, how will you do things differently from your parents?
34. You have been invited to visit the Buckingham Palace and meet the Royal family. Write about what the day was like? How were you greeted? What food did they serve you? What protocols you had to follow?
35. Redesign your school uniform.
36. Write a story about the biggest shark in the sea.
37. If you could be an animal, what would you be?
38. Write your own comic.
39. Imagine the dog really ate your homework, how will you convince your teacher?
40. Imagine being stuck on a roller coaster ride. How did you ask for help?
41. Write a story about a day out on the beach. What did you do? Who was with you? How sunny was the day?
42. Imagine discovering a book that would transport you into your favorite video game. Describe what happens next.
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43. A magician called you on stage and said that he will make you disappear for a few minutes. However, he forgot his magic trick and you got loss for a much longer time. Describe how you found your way back? Where did you? What did you do when you disappeared?
44. Are there any chores at home that you love doing? What would it be?
45. Open a random book to any page. Write for 5 minutes about the first word that you read.
46. Write down 5 things you can do to share kindness with others.
47. If you can eliminate one subject in school, what would it be? Why do you think that subject is not important?
48. If you can change something about your school, what would you change?
49. What is your favorite movie? Can you change the ending of the movie?
50. What are you grateful for today?
51. What do you like most about your family?
52. Can you rewrite the story of Cinderella, from the point of view of the sisters?
53. If you can start your own business, what will you sell?
54. Imagine opening up a new store, what will you call it? What will you sell in it? Where will your store be located?
55. Imagine having a dragon living right next door. What will you do with the dragon?
56. Write a letter to your future self. Include your goals and ambitions in it.
57. Write a list of things you need that will make you feel happy.
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58. If you can invent a robot of any type, what would you build? What can the robot do? What will the robot look like?
59. Write a thank you letter to someone you care about.
60. Write down something that you learned today.
61. If you can grow your own vegetables, what will you grow?
62. If you can change your school menu, what will you add to it?
63. Write something about your best friend. What do you like about him/her? What makes him/her fun?
64. Write a story about your first sleepover experience.
65. Imagine living in a farm, what do you think life would be like?
66. Imagine you discovered a time capsule, where did you go?
67. Write something about your favorite teacher.
68. Describe what it would be like to be a grown-up?
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