Year 4 English Printable Worksheets

Engage your KS2 pupils with this spelling worksheet focusing on words containing the 'ge' and 'dge' patterns. Through a series of fun and interactive activities, students will practise identifying, selecting, and using these words correctly in sentences. Perfect for both classroom and home use, this worksheet offers a creative approach to improving spelling skills and expanding vocabulary. By mastering 'ge' and 'dge' words, students will enhance their reading and writing abilities, making their communication clearer and more effective.

Help your KS2 pupils master the spelling of words containing the 'ph' pattern with this engaging worksheet. Through a variety of interactive activities, students will practise identifying, selecting, and using these words correctly in sentences. Suitable for both classroom and home use, this worksheet provides a fun and educational way to enhance spelling skills and expand vocabulary. By learning 'ph' words, students will boost their reading and writing abilities, leading to clearer and more effective communication.

This English printable worksheet is designed to help KS2 pupils master the spelling of words containing the 'au' and 'aw' patterns. Through a variety of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, selecting, and using these words correctly in sentences. Ideal for both classroom and home use, this worksheet provides a fun and interactive way to enhance spelling skills and expand vocabulary. By learning 'au' and 'aw' words, students will improve their reading and writing abilities, leading to clearer and more effective communication.

This English printable worksheet is tailored to help KS2 pupils master the spelling of words containing the 'wr' pattern. Through a series of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, selecting, and using these words correctly in sentences. Perfect for both classroom and home use, this worksheet offers a fun and interactive way to improve spelling skills and expand vocabulary. By learning 'wr' words, students will enhance their reading and writing abilities, contributing to clearer and more effective communication.

This English printable worksheet is designed to help KS2 pupils master the spelling of words containing the 'kn' and 'gn' patterns. Through a variety of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, selecting, and using these words correctly in sentences. Perfect for both classroom and home use, this worksheet provides a fun and interactive way to enhance spelling skills and expand vocabulary. By learning 'kn' and 'gn' words, students will improve their reading and writing abilities, making their communication clearer and more effective.

This English printable worksheet is crafted to help KS2 pupils master the spelling of words containing the 'sc' pattern. Through a variety of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, selecting, and using these words correctly in sentences. Perfect for both classroom and home use, this worksheet provides a fun and interactive way to improve spelling skills and expand vocabulary. By learning 'sc' words, students will enhance their reading and writing abilities, making their communication clearer and more effective.

This English printable worksheet is designed to help KS2 pupils master the spelling of words containing the 'qu' pattern. Through a series of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, selecting, and using these words correctly in sentences. Ideal for both classroom and home use, this worksheet offers a fun and interactive way to enhance spelling skills and expand vocabulary. By learning 'qu' words, students will improve their reading and writing abilities, contributing to clearer and more effective communication.

This English printable worksheet is specifically designed to help pupils master the spelling of words containing the 'gu' pattern. Through a range of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, selecting, and using these words correctly in sentences. Perfect for both classroom and home use, this worksheet offers a fun and interactive way to improve spelling skills and expand vocabulary. By learning 'gu' words, students will enhance their reading and writing abilities, leading to clearer and more effective communication.

This English printable worksheet is created to help Year 4 pupils master the spelling of words containing the 'tch' pattern. Through a variety of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, choosing, and using these words correctly in sentences. Ideal for both classroom and home use, this worksheet offers a fun and interactive approach to improving spelling skills and expanding vocabulary. By learning 'tch' words, students will enhance their reading and writing abilities, contributing to clearer and more effective communication.

This English printable worksheet will help Year 4 pupils master the spelling of words ending in 'ce' and 'se'. Featuring a range of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, choosing, and using these words correctly in sentences. Ideal for both classroom and home use, this worksheet provides a fun and interactive approach to enhancing spelling skills and vocabulary. By learning 'ce' and 'se' words, students will boost their reading and writing abilities, making their communication clearer and more effective.

This English printable worksheet is crafted to assist Year 4 students in mastering the spelling and usage of words with the 'ough' pattern. Featuring a range of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, selecting, and using these challenging words accurately in sentences. Ideal for both classroom and home use, this worksheet provides a fun and interactive approach to enhancing spelling skills and vocabulary. By learning 'ough' words, students will boost their reading and writing abilities, leading to clearer and more effective communication.

This English printable worksheet will help students master the spelling of words ending in 'able' and 'ible'. Through a variety of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, choosing, and using these words correctly in sentences. These exercises are perfect for both classroom and home use, providing a fun and interactive way to enhance spelling skills. By mastering words ending in 'able' and 'ible', students will expand their vocabulary and improve their writing abilities.

By focusing on the historic Apollo 11 mission, this worksheet not only enhances reading comprehension but also introduces students to significant moments in human history. Through filling in the blanks with the provided word bank, children develop critical thinking skills, expand their vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of sentence structure. Additionally, the activity fosters curiosity about space exploration and science, encouraging students to ask questions and seek further knowledge. The rewarding slogans at the end of the worksheet provide positive reinforcement, celebrating students' achievements and boosting their confidence. This versatile resource is perfect for individual practice, group work, or as part of a larger lesson on space and history.

This Year 4 English worksheet on "Using Hyphens" is designed to help students understand and correctly use hyphens in their writing. Suitable for use in the classroom or at home, the worksheet includes activities to identify hyphenated words, correctly add hyphens to phrases, and create new hyphenated words. Additionally, students are encouraged to write their own sentences using hyphens. This engaging and educational worksheet supports pupils in developing their punctuation skills, enhancing their ability to write clearly and effectively. By practising with hyphens, students will gain confidence in their writing and improve their grammatical accuracy, making this an invaluable tool for their English language development.

This Year 4 English worksheet focuses on compound and complex sentences, aiming to enhance pupils' understanding of different sentence structures. By distinguishing between compound sentences, which join two independent clauses with coordinating conjunctions, and complex sentences, which connect an independent clause with one or more dependent clauses using subordinating conjunctions, students can improve their writing skills and sentence variety.Teachers and parents can utilise this worksheet both in the classroom and at home, offering versatile applications to reinforce grammatical concepts. The exercises encourage pupils to identify sentence types, combine simple sentences into compound and complex forms, and create their own sentences. This practice helps students build a solid foundation in sentence construction, which is crucial for effective writing and communication. The worksheet promotes critical thinking and grammatical proficiency, making it a valuable tool for any primary English curriculum.

This English printable worksheet will help students master the use of prepositions. Through a variety of engaging activities, students will practise identifying, choosing, and using prepositions correctly in sentences. These exercises are perfect for both classroom and home use, providing a fun and interactive way to enhance grammar skills. By mastering prepositions, students will be able to create clearer and more detailed sentences in their writing.

Use this handy worksheet to help your Year 4 students identify and use adjectives to enhance their writing. Through a variety of engaging activities, students will practise recognising adjectives in sentences, using them to complete sentences, and writing their own descriptive sentences and paragraphs. These exercises are perfect for both classroom and home use, providing a fun and interactive way to improve vocabulary and writing skills. By mastering adjectives, students will be able to create more vivid and interesting descriptions in their writing.

This worksheet is designed to help students identify run-on sentences. Through engaging activities, students will learn to spot sentences that need correct punctuation, improving their writing clarity and coherence. These exercises are suitable for both classroom and home use, providing a fun and interactive way to enhance grammar skills. By mastering the identification of run-on sentences, students will become more confident and effective writers.

This worksheet is designed to help students understand and practise using colons and semicolons. Through engaging activities, students will learn to correctly punctuate sentences, improving their writing clarity and coherence. These exercises provide a comprehensive introduction to these punctuation marks, making them suitable for use at home and in the classroom. By mastering colons and semicolons, students will enhance their writing skills and boost their confidence in using punctuation.

This engaging worksheet focuses on the four types of sentences: declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative. Through various activities, students will learn to identify and create different sentence types, enhancing their writing and comprehension skills. This worksheet is beneficial for both classroom and home use, providing a fun and interactive way to help students understand and apply the concepts of sentence structure effectively. By mastering these sentence types, students will improve their overall communication abilities, making their writing clearer and more dynamic.What are the four types of sentences?Declarative Sentence:Explanation: A declarative sentence makes a statement or provides information. It ends with a full stop.Example: The sky is blue.Interrogative Sentence:Explanation: An interrogative sentence asks a question. It ends with a question mark.Example: What time does the show start?Exclamatory Sentence:Explanation: An exclamatory sentence expresses strong emotion or excitement. It ends with an exclamation mark.Example: Wow, that was an amazing performance!Imperative Sentence:Explanation: An imperative sentence gives a command, makes a request, or offers an invitation. It usually ends with a full stop but can also end with an exclamation mark for emphasis.Example: Please close the door.

Harry Potter Word Search ActivityEncourage students to find these magical words hidden in the puzzle. It's a great way to celebrate Harry Potter Book Day and engage young fans of the wizarding world!When is Harry Potter Book Day?Harry Potter Book Day takes place on the 12th of October, but you can celebrate on any day that suits you after the 12th of October too!

Woodland Animals Cloze ActivityOur Woodland Animals Cloze Activity can be integrated into classroom lessons or assigned as homework to reinforce reading comprehension skills. As pupils fill in the blanks, they will encounter new words related to wildlife, habitats, and the unique characteristics of woodland animals. Through this activity, pupils will not only enhance their reading comprehension skills but also gain valuable insights into the remarkable adaptations and behaviours of these cute woodland creatures.

Endangered animals cloze activityThis engaging activity is a fantastic way for young learners to explore the importance of wildlife conservation while honing their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. By filling in the missing words in the sentences, students will uncover fascinating facts about these vulnerable creatures and their struggles for survival. This exercise can be used in the classroom, as homework, or during wildlife-themed educational events, making it a versatile resource for teachers and parents.

Harry Potter Cloze ActivityThese fun facts about Harry Potter should spark a child's interest in the magical world created by J.K. Rowling and could provide a great starting point for their journey into the series. This cloze activity offers a spellbinding way to enhance reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills while diving into the world of magic. Beyond simply filling in the blanks, this activity encourages critical thinking by prompting children to consider context and meaning while completing the fun Harry Potter facts. 

C. S. Lewis Cloze ActivityC.S. Lewis's life and work continue to inspire young readers around the world, and his magical stories are enjoyed by children of all ages. This C.S. Lewis Cloze Activity will help to:Introduce students to key facts about C.S. Lewis's life and work.Develop reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.Encourage active engagement with the provided text.Certain words have been omitted from the passage, creating blanks in the text. Students are tasked with filling in these blanks with the correct missing words from the word bank.

Animal Facts Handwriting WorkbookThis Year 4 Animal Facts Handwriting Workbook is a handy resource to not only improve students' handwriting skills but also introduce them to fascinating facts about creatures from around the globe. Pupils copy each animal fact carefully and neatly on the lines underneath. 

International Peace Day Acrostic PoemAn acrostic poem is a creative and expressive form of writing where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message. In this acrostic poem for International Peace Day, the word "PEACE" serves as the central theme. Each line of the poem represents a different aspect of peace, highlighting the idea of people coming together, embracing diversity, uniting in love, and creating a harmonious world.

Apostrophes - Plural possessionStudents add the apostrophe in the correct place to mark plural possession. An example is shown to help students complete the activity. 

Adding inverted commas to a sentenceWith this handy worksheet, students will practise adding inverted commas and other punctuation to sentences. Remember, when using inverted commas for direct speech, the punctuation goes inside the closing inverted comma. 

Expanded noun phrasesExpanded noun phrases add more detail to the overall meaning of the sentence. For example:The bee flew around the flowers. The tiny, buzzing bee flew around the vibrant, blooming flowers in the garden.Students have a go at improving the sentences by expanding the noun phrases, making them more interesting to read. 

Using 'did' and 'done' correctlyLearning to use 'did' and 'done' correctly enhances communication skills and helps children become more confident with their writing. This handy English worksheet for lower KS2 asks students to complete the sentences by writing 'did' or 'done'. They must decide whether 'did ' or 'done' is the appropriate verb by writing the correct one in the spaces.  "Did" is used for all subjects (I, you, he, she, it, we, they). "Done" is used with helping verbs (e.g., have, has, had) or as an adjective.

Using 'was' and 'were correctlyUsing "was" and "were" correctly helps convey information accurately and clearly. This handy English resource for lower KS2 asks students to complete the sentences by writing 'was' or 'were'. They must decide whether 'was ' or 'were' is the appropriate verb by writing the correct one in the spaces. "Was" is used for singular subjects (I, he, she, it), while "were" is used for plural subjects (they, we). 

Fronted adverbials - Complete the sentence activityUsing fronted adverbials encourages students to start sentences in different ways, adding variety and interest to their writing. It also helps students understand and apply proper grammar and punctuation rules.With this worksheet, children are asked to think of their own fronted adverbials to complete the sentences. This resource can be used at home or in the classroom and is great practice for creative writing. 

Fronted adverbials sorting activityFronted adverbials are words or phrases that are placed at the beginning of a sentence to describe when, where, or how an action takes place. For example:Very carefully, she painted the picture. Very carefully is the fronted adverbial in this sentence. It tells us how she painted the picture. We use fronted adverbials to add variety and detail to sentences. Students sort the fronted adverbials by writing them in the correct column. 

What are fronted adverbials?Fronted adverbials are words or phrases that are placed at the beginning of a sentence to describe when, where, or how an action takes place. For example:In the evening, we watched a film. In the evening is the fronted adverbial in this sentence. It tells us when they watched a film.Students read the sentences and add a comma after the fronted adverbials. 

What are fronted adverbials?Fronted adverbials are words or phrases that are placed at the beginning of a sentence to describe when, where, or how an action takes place. For example: In the kitchen, we baked some cookies. In the kitchen is the fronted adverbial in this sentence. It tells us where they baked the cookies.Students draw a line to match the fronted adverbial to the correct sentence.  

A handy Roald Dahl word search for your childrenThis fun word search includes some of the characters in Dahl's most famous stories. Word searches are a great way to reinforce vocabulary, improve spelling and concentration, and are also ideal for small moments of time as they can easily be stopped and started. Just download and print away!   Roald Dahl vocabularyHere is a list of some of the key vocabulary included in our fun word search:MATILDATHE TWITSMUGGLEWUMPWILLY WONKAMISS TRUNCHBULLGRAND HIGH WITCHCHARLIE BUCKETBRUNO JENKINSTHE BFGMR FOX

Where was Roald Dahl born? Who were his favourite authors? Which children's stories did he write? Children read through the facts about Roald Dahl and fill in the spaces using words from the word bank.Here are 10 fun facts about Roald Dahl:He was a famous children's author who wrote the classics Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and many more. He wrote many of his books in a shed in the back of his garden. He always wrote using a pencil. He was a Hurricane fighter pilot during World War II.He was a very good footballer at school.His teachers didn’t think he was very good at writing when he was at school.His favourite colour was yellow.He loved chocolate, but not chocolate ice cream or chocolate cake.Some of his favourite authors were Rudyard Kipling and Charles Dickens.He was about 6’6" tall. 

This Christmas themed resource can be used to reinforce language arts lessons learned in class. Students fill in the blanks with a type of word e.g. an adjective or a noun. Encourage your students to be as creative as possible and have some fun!

This colourful thank you template is great for supporting independent writing activities and can be used for a variety of different topics.

Improve your child's creative writing skills with this fun activity. Students are asked to write a story and include the words: Santa, stocking, night, chimney, snow in their story. Encourage students to be as imaginative as possible and be creative!

This colourful activity asks students to look at the pictures and complete the crossword puzzle.

This cloze activity includes some interesting facts about rainforest species. Students read through the text and fill in the missing words using the word bank.

This short reading comprehension is a fun introduction to the five oceans. Students learn some interesting facts about the oceans and have eight study questions to answer.

Kids read the poem 'Breakfast in Bed' and choose the best word in brackets to complete each rhyme.

This poem called 'The Shadow' by Robert Louis Stevenson can be used to practise rhyming and to celebrate Children's Poetry Day on 21 March.

This is a funny poem by A. A. Milne and can be used to practise rhyming and to celebrate Children's Poetry Day on 21 March.

This St. Patrick's Day worksheet is designed to help kids practise putting words in alphabetical order. All of the words are associated with St. Patrick's Day, making it a perfect addition to any St. Paddy's Day themed lesson!