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Narrative writing: show, don't tell
Students practise narrative writing by rewriting plain sentences, answering short multiple-choice questions, and selecting the best revision that shows nervous feelings using sensory details, descriptive verbs, and correct dialogue punctuation. Level 4th grade.
By Edform · English language arts · Grade 4 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New
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- Which revision best shows that Nora is nervous without directly telling the reader?
- Choose the most descriptive verb to complete the sentence: The wind ___ through the loose window frame.
- Which sentence uses dialogue punctuation correctly?
- Which sentence best helps the reader hear the storm?
- Put the events in the order they happen in the scene.
- Match each plain sentence with a revision that adds a clear detail.
- Complete the sentence with a descriptive verb.
- Complete the sentence with correctly punctuated dialogue.
- Choose the verb that makes the sentence more vivid.
- Sort each detail into “Sound detail” or “Not a sound detail.”
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