Yesterday’s Camping

This worksheet helps students in Grades 4 and 5 practice using the simple past tense within a connected narrative about a camping trip. As learners read the story and rewrite each provided base-form verb into its correct past-tense form, they apply grammar rules, context clues, and vocabulary knowledge to maintain clear narrative flow and accurate storytelling.

Learning Goals

• Simple Past Tense Verb Usage (Grades 4-5): Convert base-form verbs into correct past-tense forms, including regular and irregular verbs.
• Narrative Grammar Awareness: Understand how verb tense supports consistency and meaning in storytelling.
• Reading Comprehension: Follow a narrative closely to ensure verb choices fit the story context.
• Context-Based Word Choice: Use surrounding details to determine appropriate verb forms.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed to integrate grammar practice within meaningful reading.
• Story-Based Format: Keeps students engaged while reinforcing tense rules.
• Balanced Verb Practice: Includes both regular and irregular verbs for comprehensive review.
• Flexible Use: Ideal for grammar lessons, reading instruction, independent work, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen their command of past-tense verbs by applying grammar skills within a complete story. By rewriting base-form verbs correctly and completing the narrative, learners improve grammar accuracy, comprehension, and fluency in past-tense storytelling. It is a no-prep resource that works well in both classroom and homeschool language arts settings, supporting clear, consistent narrative writing.

This worksheet is part of our simple past tense worksheets collection.