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FREE 4th Grade Writing Curriculum Map - Scope and Sequence - Pacing Guide
FREE 4th Grade Writing Curriculum Map - Scope and Sequence - Pacing Guide
FREE 4th Grade Writing Curriculum Map - Scope and Sequence - Pacing Guide
FREE 4th Grade Writing Curriculum Map - Scope and Sequence - Pacing Guide
FREE 4th Grade Writing Curriculum Map - Scope and Sequence - Pacing Guide
FREE 4th Grade Writing Curriculum Map - Scope and Sequence - Pacing Guide
FREE 4th Grade Writing Curriculum Map - Scope and Sequence - Pacing Guide
FREE 4th Grade Writing Curriculum Map - Scope and Sequence - Pacing Guide
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Plan your writing instruction for the entire year with this writing scope and sequence for fourth grade. This scope and sequence includes 5 writing units that are aligned to Common Core writing standards for fourth grade: (1) Intro to Writing; (2) Personal Narrative; (3) Realistic Fiction; (4) Informational Writing; (5) Opinion/Persuasive Writing.

UNITS INCLUDED:

This scope and sequence includes 5 writing units that are aligned to CCSS:

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Writing
    This 2-week unit includes 10 lessons that introduce students to “writing workshop”, the “6 traits of writing”, and the “writing process” as they write a narrative about a topic of their choice. 
  • Unit 2 : Personal Narrative
    This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 personal narratives. 
  • Unit 3: Realistic Fiction
    This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 realistic fiction narratives. 
  • Unit 4: Informational Writing
    This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 informational reports. 
  • Unit 5: Opinion/Persuasive Writing
    This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 opinion essays. 

LESSONS INCLUDED

*Download the scope & sequence for a full list of lessons.*

Here are some of the lessons included:

  • Brainstorm topics for your writing piece.
  • Plan your writing piece with a graphic organizer.
  • Draft your writing piece.
  • Revise for details.
  • Revise for specific words.
  • Edit your draft.
  • Publish your writing.
  • Share your writing.

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FREE 4th Grade Writing Curriculum Map - Scope and Sequence - Pacing Guide

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Description

Plan your writing instruction for the entire year with this writing scope and sequence for fourth grade. This scope and sequence includes 5 writing units that are aligned to Common Core writing standards for fourth grade: (1) Intro to Writing; (2) Personal Narrative; (3) Realistic Fiction; (4) Informational Writing; (5) Opinion/Persuasive Writing.

UNITS INCLUDED:

This scope and sequence includes 5 writing units that are aligned to CCSS:

  • Unit 1: Introduction to Writing
    This 2-week unit includes 10 lessons that introduce students to “writing workshop”, the “6 traits of writing”, and the “writing process” as they write a narrative about a topic of their choice. 
  • Unit 2 : Personal Narrative
    This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 personal narratives. 
  • Unit 3: Realistic Fiction
    This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 realistic fiction narratives. 
  • Unit 4: Informational Writing
    This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 informational reports. 
  • Unit 5: Opinion/Persuasive Writing
    This 7-week unit includes 35 lessons that guide students through the writing process for 2 opinion essays. 

LESSONS INCLUDED

*Download the scope & sequence for a full list of lessons.*

Here are some of the lessons included:

  • Brainstorm topics for your writing piece.
  • Plan your writing piece with a graphic organizer.
  • Draft your writing piece.
  • Revise for details.
  • Revise for specific words.
  • Edit your draft.
  • Publish your writing.
  • Share your writing.

4TH GRADE - WRITING UNITS

4TH GRADE - FULL-YEAR BUNDLES

CONTACT

© Jen Goasdone, ELA Skill Builder 2023

Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Great! I worked well with my students. They enjoyed using it.
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Great! I worked well with my students. They enjoyed using it.
Renee C.
1,996 reviews • California
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
September 28, 2025
This was a quick and easy way to see what my students should be practicing and mastering.
282 reviews • Illinois
Thank you!
Rated 5 out of 5
September 14, 2025
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Thanks for willing to share the scope and sequence so I can show my principal before purchasing.
Natalie F.
116 reviews • Nebraska
Grades taught: 4th
Great way to create a New School Year scope and sequence
Rated 5 out of 5
August 6, 2025
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Having been moved a grade level this year, this free resource was extremely valuable.
alicia M.
181 reviews • Connecticut
Grades taught: 4th, 5th
Excellent Source
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August 2, 2025
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Love that I'm able to stay on track and prepare easily far in advance for those unexpected sub days!
Nadine B.
1 review • Georgia
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
June 1, 2025
Extremely helpful as I move back to self contained classroom
Tamra M.
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Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
May 6, 2025
It was very helpful when planning out my next school year.
Cindy F.
251 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 4 out of 5
September 7, 2024
A lot of variety! Easy to use. This really helped me plan out my school year with a lacking curriculum.
Nehe-Miah S.
28 reviews
Grades taught: 4th

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Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
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