I laughed. Whiskers winked at me. “Our secret?” he whispered.
“Duh,” said the squirrel. “ You can talk. The problem is, humans never listen.” Grade 4 Fsa Ela Writing Practice Test Fsassessments
“That’s easy,” I said. I pulled the bone out and tossed it toward the fence. Then, I dug carefully with a spoon. Under the dirt, I found a whole treasure of acorns and walnuts. I laughed
Below the story, I have included a "Why this passes" breakdown to help the student understand the structure. Imagine you wake up one day with a special power: you can talk to animals. Write a story about your first conversation with an animal. Be sure to include a beginning, a middle, and an end. Use details, dialogue, and clear sequencing. The Day the Squirrel Spoke By a 4th Grade Test Taker “Duh,” said the squirrel
I shoved the window open. “Wait! Don’t go. My name is Jamie. What’s yours?”
“You are very noisy for such a small creature,” I mumbled to myself.