The document provides instructions for writing an anecdote as part of a 4th grade writing assignment, with 5 steps for students to follow: choose an experience to write about, describe the setting and characters, include specific details about what happened, explain how it made you feel, and reflect on what you learned. It emphasizes choosing an interesting personal experience and crafting an engaging story with vivid details to share with readers. The document offers guidance to help 4th graders learn how to effectively write short, true stories about meaningful events in their lives.