Second grade writing

Simple tips for improving writing in your second or third grade classroom. These tips are a must if you want better writers!

Knowing where to start with teaching narrative writing to students in 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade can be overwhelming.

This is part of the free editing set from First Grade Wow. For kindergarten, I use it to show what they can do (smiley face in the check box) and what their newest personal challenge is (I highlight the check box). They keep it in their writing folders. It helps differentiate learning and gives each student focus. There are many other useful pages in the packet, too. All free!

This freebie features a FREE narrative writing prompt in 5 versions (K-4th Grade). Check out my blog post where I share this and TWO other freebies!

Fun 2nd grade writing prompts

Second Grade Journal Writing Prompts--- Recently, a lovely reader named Trina left a comment on our post about Elementary Writing 49 Ideas and Story Starters for Kids. She contributed 46 fabulous journal prompt and writing ideas, and I had to share them with you. As an added bonus, here's a listing of resources to other writing prompt articles organized by grade: First Grade Journal Prompts 3rd Grade Journaling Ideas 4th Grade Writing Prompts 5th Grade Writing Ideas Grades 6 - 8…

With students in your classroom who may not have the basics of sentence writing completely down yet, it can be overwhelming to plan tackling opinion writing with students in 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade. For young

Looking to strengthen your teaching strategies to teach your 2nd graders narrative writing strategies? Look beyond using first, then, next, last, and use templates, read alouds, mentor texts, anchor charts, lesson plans, prompts, activities and graphic organizers that are engaging, fun and effective. Perfect for second grade, but can also be differentiated with first grade (1st) or third grade (3rd).

This is a free opinion writing worksheet for kindergarten and first grade. Students choose between a hamburger and pizza. It is easy to download instantly.

Sentence Starters and Transitions Anchor Chart for Informational Writing! Helps Grade 1-3 students transition from their topic sentence, to points, facts, and closing. Great support for independent writing.

In this worksheet, learners will match each of eight pairs of words to its corresponding contraction. Download to complete online or as a printable!

Second grade reading comprehension lessons for Wordy Birdy. These 2nd grade ideas for a close read are easy to prepare. Student writing response pages and discussion stems are included.

Writing doesn’t have to be hard. Whenever I talk to fellow teachers about what they HATE teaching… it always seems to be writing. Why is that? I theorize that it’s because writing is very personal. There’s no cut and dry methods that work for ALL students. It is also time consuming to teach AND especially […]

FREE Persuasive Writing Lesson - prompts and paper for kindergarten and first grade - second grade writing lessons with scaffolding and free resources - students give their opinion and back it up with reasons and facts to persuade the reader - primary writing curriculum - try freebies #kindergartenwriting #firstgradewriting #persuasivewriting #writersworkshop

Are you a kindergarten, first grade, second grade, or third grade teacher looking for no prep writing prompts? These writing worksheets are perfect for writing lessons, centers, morning work, or early finishers. Your kinder, grade 1, grade 2, and grade 3 elementary students will love these activities for opinion writing, narrative writing, and informational writing. These worksheets feature in a blog post about the best way to teach writing!

Get 5 tips for How To Teach Opinion Writing & details about the Opinion Writing Units that will help you bring Opinion Writing into your kindergarten, first, or second-grade classrooms!

Informational writing in second grade. See how to teach writers' workshop in a 2nd grade classroom using our anchor charts and resources. #2ndgradewriting #informationalwriting #nonfictionwriting #2ndgrade #writingcurriculum

Celebrate and share was to be kind with these free writing crafts. Use this writing activity with kindergarten, first grade, or second grade students on World Kindness Day or any time of year to spread cheer and reflect on kind choices.