CCSS Standard SL.4 Worksheets (Speaking & Listening)

Below you’ll find materials aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). This page houses print-ready PDFs and digital PDF worksheets, packets, and lessons aligned to the CCSS standards for English Language Arts. Speaking and Listening, Standard 4 (SL4) is “Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.” This standard applies to grades K-12.

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July Writing Prompts

July Writing Prompts

The month of July brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of July, to generate original responses about summer sports, holidays, nature, and food. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre. Writers are encouraged to…

August Writing Prompts

August Writing Prompts

Welcome to our August writing prompts! The month of August brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of August, to generate original responses about the final month and last sips of summer. Responses to these prompts…

September Writing Prompts

September Writing Prompts

The month of September brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of September, to generate original responses about the welcoming of autumn and beginning of the school year. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre.…

October Writing Prompts

October Writing Prompts

You’ll find our collection of October writing prompts below! The month of October brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of October, to generate original responses about spooky adventures, Halloween, and other celebratory days and events.…

November Writing Prompts

November Writing Prompts

The month of November brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing prompts, designed specifically for the month of November, to generate original responses about the last month of fall and the beginning of many stomach-stuffing holiday gatherings. Responses to these prompts can vary…

December Writing Prompts

December Writing Prompts

The month of December brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of December, to generate original responses about holiday jollity and winter wonder. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre. Writers are encouraged to use…

Writing Prompts

We’ve included links below to a wide variety of writing prompts. In all, there are more than 900, broken out by theme, month, and grade. Assigning prompts to students offers numerous benefits for both teachers and students. Some of the key advantages include skill development, critical thinking, self-expression, communication skills,…

May Writing Prompts

May Writing Prompts

Our collection of May writing prompts are below! The month of May brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing categories, designed specifically for the month of May, to generate original responses about fragrant flowers, diverse celebrations, springtime weather, trips, animals, and much more.…

Kindergarten Writing Prompts

Kindergarten Writing Prompts

Welcome to our Kindergarten Writing Prompts! Kindergarten is a wonderful time to learn and grow. In order to cultivate a love of writing, it’s important to ignite creativity and imagination. Use the categories of “Technology and Innovation,” “Nature and the Environment,” “Imagination and Creativity,” “Friendship and Kindness,” “Diversity and Inclusion,”…

2nd Grade Writing Prompts

2nd Grade Writing Prompts

We’ve prepared a great collection of 2nd grade writing prompts you can use at home or in the classroom. Second grade brings more opportunity for learning and growing. With the experience of kindergarten and first grade behind them, these scholars are ready for new adventures. It’s important to ignite a…