<![CDATA[My Site - cretivwe writing 4th grade]]>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:12:04 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Hey...stretch those fingertips out!]]>Wed, 02 May 2018 17:31:26 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/heystretch-those-fingertips-outCHOOSE A PROMPT AND WRITE!

-Describe the coolest treehouse in the world!
-One time you were at Chipotle. You got up to refill your soda and when you came back, there was a note for. What did it say?
-Mrs. Soto asked you to write a speech for the Respect Assembly. What will it say? 
-You created a new health food that tastes gross! How will you sell it to everybody? Write an advertisement for it!
-You are a lion at the zoo. Write a paragraph about your typical day.
-It was a dull day until the planet was invaded by.......
-If your family had a motto, what would it be?
-Adults are so weird because... 
-If you could travel anywhere under the sea, where would you go? 
-A couple cars next to each other at a stoplight are having a conversation. What are they saying? 
-Describe the best Saturday you ever had! 
-Nike is releasing a brand new shoe and they want your advice...what do you tell them? 
-At lunch, you feel something on your legs.  You look down and there’s a small animal that says, “hide me!” in a raspy voice. What do you do? 
-A fork and spoon has been following you. Why?!?! 
-You are trapped in a ballerina’s shoe.  What does it feel like? 
-You have an opportunity to use a time machine. What time period would you travel to and why? 
-Invent the most disgusting dish you can think of. Write the recipe and how you make it! 
-Write about the first time you heard your favorite song!

​EXPECTATIONS:
-1 paragraph of at least 5-8 complete sentences. 
-Punctuation!
-Capital letters to begin sentences!
-Always leave a space after an "end mark"
-Check spelling!
-Check to make sure your sentences MAKES SENSE By PROOFREADING!
-Show not tell!]]><![CDATA[Get down with some details!]]>Mon, 06 Nov 2017 18:40:36 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/get-down-with-some-detailsTime to write a descriptive paragraph with some SENSORY DETAILS!
You can describe anything! Food, a flower, a book, your dog, a cupcake, ANYTHING!
BUT...YOU MUST USE AT LEAST 3 SENSORY DETAILS AND 1 SIMILE.
​REMEMBER, SENSORY DETAILS TELL THE READER ABOUT SMELL, TASTE, SIGHT, TOUCH, AND SOUND.
]]><![CDATA[Simile paragraph]]>Tue, 10 Oct 2017 15:37:29 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/simile-paragraphCopy and paste your simile/sensory paragraph here so your classmates can check it out and comment!]]><![CDATA[Choose ANOTHER prompt and write!]]>Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:24:21 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/choose-another-prompt-and-write-Describe the coolest treehouse in the world!
-One time you were at Chipotle. You got up to refill your soda and when you came back, there was a note for. What did it say?
-Mrs. Soto asked you to write a speech for the Respect Assembly. What will it say? 
-You created a new health food that tastes gross! How will you sell it to everybody? Write an advertisement for it!
-You are a lion at the zoo. Write a paragraph about your typical day.
-It was a dull day until the planet was invaded by.......
-If your family had a motto, what would it be?
-Adults are so weird because... 
-If you could travel anywhere under the sea, where would you go? 
-A couple cars next to each other at a stoplight are having a conversation. What are they saying? 
-Describe the best Saturday you ever had! 
-Nike is releasing a brand new shoe and they want your advice...what do you tell them? 
-At lunch, you feel something on your legs.  You look down and there’s a small animal that says, “hide me!” in a raspy voice. What do you do? 
-A fork and spoon has been following you. Why?!?! 
-You are trapped in a ballerina’s shoe.  What does it feel like? 
-You have an opportunity to use a time machine. What time period would you travel to and why? 
-Invent the most disgusting dish you can think of. Write the recipe and how you make it! 
-Write about the first time you heard your favorite song!

​EXPECTATIONS:
-1 paragraph of at least 5-8 complete sentences. 
-Punctuation!
-Capital letters to begin sentences!
-Always leave a space after an "end mark"
-Check spelling!
-Check to make sure your sentences MAKES SENSE By PROOFREADING!
-Show not tell!
]]><![CDATA[CHOOSE A PROMPT AND GO!!!]]>Fri, 22 Sep 2017 16:57:03 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/choose-a-prompt-and-goCHOOSE A PROMPT FROM BELOW AND WRITE AT LEAST ONE PARAGRAPH!
-You are a lion at the zoo. Write a paragraph about your typical day.
-It was a dull day until the planet was invaded by.......
-If your family had a motto, what would it be?
-Adults are so weird because... 
-If you could travel anywhere under the sea, where would you go? 
-A couple cars next to each other at a stoplight are having a conversation. What are they saying? 
-Describe the best Saturday you ever had! 
-Nike is releasing a brand new shoe and they want your advice...what do you tell them? 
-At lunch, you feel something on your legs.  You look down and there’s a small animal that says, “hide me!” in a raspy voice. What do you do? 
-A fork and spoon has been following you. Why?!?! 
-You are trapped in a ballerina’s shoe.  What does it feel like? 
-You have an opportunity to use a time machine. What time period would you travel to and why? 
-Invent the most disgusting dish you can think of. Write the recipe and how you make it! 
-Write about the first time you heard your favorite song!
]]><![CDATA[10 seconds in time...with "show not tell"]]>Tue, 09 May 2017 14:46:29 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/10-seconds-in-timewith-show-not-tellLets combine the last two writing skills we've been practicing!

Write about an exciting moment, a story climax! It should cover only ten seconds in time. Review your past posts if you're having trouble.

You must include some descriptive writing that not only has some similes, but also some real "SHOW NOT TELL" writing!
]]><![CDATA[Try it Again Homework :(]]>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:28:09 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/try-it-again-homeworkOkay...Try it again. USE FULL EFFORT!
Write about 10 seconds in time. This time, it could be about you, someone you know, or a fictional character!
Here is a pro tip: Write about the senses. What did it feel like? Smell like? Taste like? Sound like? Look like?

Remember to include at least one simile and try to use "show not tell" writing!
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]]><![CDATA[10 Seconds in Time - Your April Vacation Moment]]>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:45:46 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/10-seconds-in-time-your-april-vacation-momentSAME AS LAST TIME! BUT...this should be about the most exciting thing that happened to you over vacation.
Write a ONE PARAGRAPH that includes show-not-tell writing AND 1-2 similes.
Write this response about the most exciting 10 seconds of your vacation. 

Read your last blog post(s) BEFORE you start this one!!!!!!!
]]><![CDATA[Creative Writing - 10 seconds in time -]]>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 17:25:22 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/creative-writingWrite a ONE PARAGRAPH response that includes show-not-tell writing AND1-2 similes.
Write this response about the most exciting 10 seconds of your life.]]><![CDATA[CREATIVE WRITING HOMEWORK (9/19-9/23)]]>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:46:56 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/creative-writing-homework-919-923Pick one of these prompts and submit your writing by Thursday night.  You have all week so I expect quality work, a 4 on the effort scale! Before you post, ask yourself:
Would my parents put this on the refrigerator?
Am I proud of this?


-You are a lion at the zoo. Write a paragraph about your typical day.
-It was a dull day until the planet was invaded by.......
-If your family had a motto, what would it be?
-Adults are so weird because...
-If you could travel anywhere under the sea, where would you go?
-A couple cars next to each other at a stoplight are having a conversation. What are they saying?
-Describe the best Saturday you ever had!
-Nike is releasing a brand new shoe and they want your advice...what do you tell them?
-At lunch, you feel something on your legs.  You look down and there’s a small animal that says, “hide me!” in a raspy voice. What do you do?
-A fork and spoon has been following you. Why?!?!
-You are trapped in a ballerina’s shoe.  What does it feel like?
-You have an opportunity to use a time machine. What time period would you travel to and why?
-Invent the most disgusting dish you can think of. Write the recipe and how you make it!
-Write about the first time you heard your favorite song!
]]><![CDATA[Show DON'T Tell writing!]]>Fri, 16 Sep 2016 12:00:02 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/show-dont-tell-writingSubmit your paragraph from class! I can't wait to read all of these!]]><![CDATA[Creative Writing!]]>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 16:32:50 GMThttps://www.mrpestone.com/cretivwe-writing-4th-grade/september-13th-2016Post your free-write from class!]]>