4th Grade Add Dialogue to a Narrative worksheets

Add Dialogue to a Narrative

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet

Circle the line of dialogue that moves the scene forward.

1. 1.

   Dev and Priya's picnic blanket keeps blowing away in the wind. Which line of dialogue moves the scene forward?

   • "Put your lunch box on that corner and I'll sit on this one," Priya said.
   • "The wind is very strong today," Dev said.
   • "Picnics are always more fun in the summer," Priya said.
   • "This blanket came from my grandmother," Dev said.
2. 2.

   At the class campout, wind keeps knocking the tent over. Which line of dialogue moves the scene forward?

   • "I went camping in the mountains when I was your age," Ms. Ortiz said.
   • "Hold that corner while I hammer the stake," Ms. Ortiz said.
   • "It sure is windy out here," Ms. Ortiz said.
   • "Tents come in so many colors now," Ms. Ortiz said.
3. 3.

   The class aquarium filter stopped working, and the water is turning cloudy. Which line of dialogue moves the scene forward?

   • "Fish are very quiet pets," Mr. Park said.
   • "I bought these fish at the pet store last year," Mr. Park said.
   • "The tank is in the corner by the window," Ella said.
   • "Please get the spare filter from the closet," Mr. Park said.
4. 4.

   The school bus leaves in two minutes, and Cal cannot find his backpack. Which line of dialogue moves the scene forward?

   • "Check by the door and I'll look in the hall," Mia told Cal.
   • "That bus always arrives on time," Mia said.
   • "I hope we aren't late for the field trip," Cal said.
   • "My backpack is green with a zipper," Cal said.