4th Grade Writing Prompts Quiz

Write in PN for Personal Narrativeor I for imaginative

Number 1-25 on your paper

Imagine that you built a robot. Tell about the robot, what he does, and the problem or

adventure you have.

Imaginative

Think about a really fun day you had doing something outdoors. Write a story about your special

outdoor activity.

Personal Narrative

Think about being at the beach. Write a story about something

that you did while at the beach.

Personal Narrative

You have invented a super duper vehicle that has never been

invented before! Write a story about your vehicle, telling where you go, and what happens during

your travels.

Imaginative

While on a picnic in the woods you meet a giant. Write a story about your

adventures with the giant.

Imaginative

Playing outside can be lots of fun. Think about a time

when you had an experience playing outside. Write a

story about it.

Personal Narrative

Imagine that you are exploring a basement on a rainy day. In the

corner of the basement is a large leather trunk. Write a

story about what you would find in the trunk.

Imaginative

Imagine you are fishing and feel a tug on your line. When you reel it in you discover that you’ve caught

something really unusual. Tell what you caught and what happens

next.

Imaginative

You are at the beach. A bottle washes ashore. You

open it and are surprised by what you see inside. Tell what’s inside and what

happens next.

Imaginative

Everyone enjoys the four seasons. Think of your favorite season. Write a story about a fun seasonal experience you

might have.

Personal Narrative

Imagine that you find a magical carpet! Write a story about your ride on

the magic carpet.

Imaginative

Imagine that you are walking in the woods a meet a most unusual magical creature. Write a story about your

forest adventure.

Imaginative

Families have fun together. Imagine a fun activity you had with a member of your family. Write a story about your fun family experience.

Personal Narrative

You are playing hide and seek in your great aunt’s attic.

You make an amazing discovery up there. Tell what

you found and tell what happens next.

Imaginative or could be a Personal

Narrative

Hiking is a wonderful way to see nature. People can hike in the country, through mountains, desert, rain forest, seashore,

woodland, a park or even your own backyard. Write a story

about a hiking experience you would enjoy.

Personal Narrative

Summer is a terrific time for outdoor fun. Write a story about a summer experience you would

enjoy outdoors.

Personal Narrative

Imagine that you are exploring a cave and you

find yourself in a very dangerous situation! Write

a story about your dangerous cave adventure.

Imaginative

Imagine that you are exploring your grandfather’s basement and you discover something magical. Write a story about what you find and what happens next.

Imaginative

There is a house on your street that no one has lived in for years. Some people say it’s haunted. You go in

and explore it. Write a story about what you see and what

happens next.Imaginative

You are standing near the big fountain in the mall. You notice something in the water of the fountain pool that’s alive! Tell what this unusual thing is and

what happens next.

Imaginative

You are camping out in the wilderness in a tent. One night

you hear a strange noise outside the tent and go investigate.

Write a story about what you find outside the tent and what

happens next.

Imaginative

Think of a special time you spent with family. It might be a holiday get-together, or a

birthday celebration. Write a story that highlights the most

entertaining part of this special family time.

Personal Narrative

There are many things in life that can be frightening. Think of a

time when you were really frightened. Write a suspenseful

story about your frightening experience and how you got

through it.

Personal Narrative

Everyone wants someone in their lives who loves them. Think of someone who loves

you. Write a story about something this person did that showed you how much

they care for you.Personal Narrative

Everyone loves to eat! Imagine an amazing meal,

delicious snack, or a scrumptious dessert you’ve

enjoyed. Write a story about the experience of preparing

and savoring this edible treat.Personal Narrative