Add Dialogue to a Narrative

Grade 4 Writing Worksheet - Challenge Me

Circle the line of dialogue that moves the scene forward.

1. 1.

   The team's robot stops halfway through its test run, and the timer keeps going. Which line best moves the scene forward?

   • "Oh no, this is really, really bad," Iris said.
   • "Check the battery wire, Zane, and I'll restart it," Iris said.
   • "Why does this always happen to us?" Iris groaned.
   • "We spent three whole weeks building this robot after school," Iris sighed.
2. 2.

   During the school play, the lights go out and the actors are standing in the dark. Which line best moves the scene forward?

   • "Everyone hold hands and follow my voice to the side door," Ms. Alvarez said.
   • "The audience must be so confused right now," Jun whispered.
   • "Why does this always happen on the opening night of our play?" Ms. Alvarez groaned.
   • "I practiced my lines every night this week," Jun said.
3. 3.

   Ruby's family took a wrong turn on a hiking trail as the sun sets. Which line best moves the scene forward?

   • "My legs are so tired from all this walking," Ruby's brother said.
   • "The map shows a ranger station past that creek," Dad said.
   • "I knew we should have left a whole hour earlier," Ruby muttered.
   • "The sky is turning orange and pink," Mom said softly.
4. 4.

   Two friends are building a snow fort when one wall begins to lean. Which line best moves the scene forward?

   • "The snow is much heavier than I expected," Ari said.
   • "We've been working on this fort since lunch," Ari sighed.
   • "Prop up that side with the shovel, and I'll pack more snow," Kyle said.
   • "Oh no, our beautiful fort is falling apart," Kyle cried.