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Use Technology to Publish

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet

NameDate

Read each question. Circle the tool that does the job.

1.
Dev wants to see how his report will look on paper before printing. Which tool fits best?
- spell check
- print preview
- comments
- version history
2.
Ivy wants her group to add ideas to one draft at the same time. Which tool fits best?
- a shared document
- a page border
- a spell checker
- a word counter
3.
Omar wants to change every big in his report to enormous. Which tool fits best?
- word count
- print preview
- find and replace
- spell check
4.
Nadia wants her teacher to suggest changes in her shared document without erasing her words. Which tool fits best?
- comments
- spell check
- word count
- page borders

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About this worksheet

Using technology for writing means more than typing a final copy. Fourth graders need to draft, revise, collaborate, use digital tools thoughtfully, and publish work that is clear for an audience. Students may think a tool fixes the writing automatically, but the writer still makes decisions about meaning, organization, and accuracy. This worksheet asks students to choose smart publishing steps, identify helpful features, and reject shortcuts that weaken a draft.

Have your child explain how the tool improves communication. If the tool only makes the page look busy, it is not helping the writing yet. The practice stays close to real classroom writing: students choose moves that fit a prompt, audience, source, and time frame. After each answer, they should be able to explain how the choice makes the writing clearer, better supported, or easier for a reader to use.

What your child will learn

Draft digitally
Use comments
Revise before publishing
Add captions
Use source notes

Common Core standard: W.4.6

Worked example

A shared document can help partners leave comments, but the author must decide which revision makes the paragraph clearer.

Common mistake

Treating spellcheck or design features as a substitute for rereading and revising.

Helpful hint

Choose the tool action that improves the writing for readers.

Next skill: Short Research Projects Earlier: Revise for Clarity

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with use technology to publish?

Treating spellcheck or design features as a substitute for rereading and revising.

How can I help my child with use technology to publish?

Choose the tool action that improves the writing for readers.

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