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Write a Personal Narrative Story
Write a Personal Narrative Story
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Write a Personal Narrative Story
Second Grade
Writing
This worksheet template guides children through the pre-writing and writing process, helping them to organize their thoughts before they write.
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Write a Personal Narrative Story
Write a Personal Narrative Story
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Write a Personal Narrative Story
This worksheet template guides children through the pre-writing and writing process, helping them to organize their thoughts before they write.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Design a Diorama!
Design a Diorama!
Activity
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Design a Diorama!
Pre-K
Writing
Help your child make an imaginative scene come to life by making a diorama. Your child will be practicing three dimensional thinking and language arts skills.
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Design a Diorama!
Design a Diorama!
Activity
Design a Diorama!
Help your child make an imaginative scene come to life by making a diorama. Your child will be practicing three dimensional thinking and language arts skills.
Pre-K
Writing
Activity
Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
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Topic Sentence
Second Grade
Writing
Children practice identifying and writing a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a conclusion in this narrative writing worksheet.
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Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
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Topic Sentence
Children practice identifying and writing a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a conclusion in this narrative writing worksheet.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Tall Tales
Tall Tales
Workbook
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Tall Tales
Second Grade
Reading
Can you read 100 books in a day? Run a mile in 30 seconds? Kids can compare fact and fiction with Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and others to learn about story structure, character analysis and hyperbole.
Workbook
Tall Tales
Tall Tales
Workbook
Tall Tales
Can you read 100 books in a day? Run a mile in 30 seconds? Kids can compare fact and fiction with Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and others to learn about story structure, character analysis and hyperbole.
Second Grade
Reading
Workbook
Sensory Words
Sensory Words
Worksheet
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Sensory Words
Second Grade
Writing
Introduce your third-grade writer to sensory words with this worksheet about sorting adjectives under the correct senses.
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Sensory Words
Sensory Words
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Sensory Words
Introduce your third-grade writer to sensory words with this worksheet about sorting adjectives under the correct senses.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Sentence Starters
Sentence Starters
Worksheet
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Sentence Starters
First Grade
Writing
Boost your child's writing skills with these simple sentence starters for beginning writers!
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Sentence Starters
Sentence Starters
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Sentence Starters
Boost your child's writing skills with these simple sentence starters for beginning writers!
First Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Simple Sentence Structure
Simple Sentence Structure
Worksheet
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Simple Sentence Structure
Second Grade
Writing
With this worksheet, your student can rearrange these nouns and verbs into complete sentences, building creative writing skills.
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Simple Sentence Structure
Simple Sentence Structure
Worksheet
Simple Sentence Structure
With this worksheet, your student can rearrange these nouns and verbs into complete sentences, building creative writing skills.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Stretching Sentences
Stretching Sentences
Worksheet
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Stretching Sentences
First Grade
Writing
Flex those writing skills with these clever prompts. Practice stretching sentences by adding details of who, what, when and where!
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Stretching Sentences
Stretching Sentences
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Stretching Sentences
Flex those writing skills with these clever prompts. Practice stretching sentences by adding details of who, what, when and where!
First Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
Worksheet
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Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
Second Grade
Reading
Concept maps are versatile and useful for all subject areas. Use this concept map for word work, main idea and supporting details, or to map out ideas.
Worksheet
Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
Worksheet
Graphic Organizer Template: Concept Web
Concept maps are versatile and useful for all subject areas. Use this concept map for word work, main idea and supporting details, or to map out ideas.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Valentine Medley
Valentine Medley
Workbook
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Valentine Medley
Second Grade
Handwriting
Kids can write, graph and read their way through Valentine's Day with a sweet mix of history, writing and math! Kids will explore both the mythical and practical side of this day.
Workbook
Valentine Medley
Valentine Medley
Workbook
Valentine Medley
Kids can write, graph and read their way through Valentine's Day with a sweet mix of history, writing and math! Kids will explore both the mythical and practical side of this day.
Second Grade
Handwriting
Workbook
Writing Ideas
Writing Ideas
Worksheet
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Writing Ideas
Pre-K
Writing
It's time to brainstorm! Use this worksheet to help budding writers generate a list of ideas and topics for future stories, as well as give students a chance to practice their letter and word spacing.
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Writing Ideas
Writing Ideas
Worksheet
Writing Ideas
It's time to brainstorm! Use this worksheet to help budding writers generate a list of ideas and topics for future stories, as well as give students a chance to practice their letter and word spacing.
Pre-K
Writing
Worksheet
Character Changes Order
Character Changes Order
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Character Changes Order
Second Grade
Reading
Use this worksheet to practice sequencing a character’s feelings using transition words.
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Character Changes Order
Character Changes Order
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Character Changes Order
Use this worksheet to practice sequencing a character’s feelings using transition words.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Writing Prompt: Pirates
Writing Prompt: Pirates
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Writing Prompt: Pirates
Second Grade
Writing
A magical pirate scene serves as a prompt for young writers in this creative writing worksheet.
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Writing Prompt: Pirates
Writing Prompt: Pirates
Worksheet
Writing Prompt: Pirates
A magical pirate scene serves as a prompt for young writers in this creative writing worksheet.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Glossary: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Glossary: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Worksheet
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Glossary: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
First Grade
Handwriting
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Create a Nonfiction Big Book.
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Glossary: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Glossary: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Worksheet
Glossary: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Create a Nonfiction Big Book.
First Grade
Handwriting
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Vocabulary Cards: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Worksheet
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Vocabulary Cards: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
First Grade
Handwriting
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Create a Nonfiction Big Book.
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Vocabulary Cards: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Vocabulary Cards: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Create a Nonfiction Big Book
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Create a Nonfiction Big Book.
First Grade
Handwriting
Worksheet
Story Comprehension: What Happens Next?
Story Comprehension: What Happens Next?
Worksheet
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Story Comprehension: What Happens Next?
Second Grade
Reading
Kids read a story about a puppy, then finish it by writing what they think will happen next.
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Story Comprehension: What Happens Next?
Story Comprehension: What Happens Next?
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Story Comprehension: What Happens Next?
Kids read a story about a puppy, then finish it by writing what they think will happen next.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Story Planning Worksheet
Story Planning Worksheet
Worksheet
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Story Planning Worksheet
Kindergarten
Writing
A fictional story has many parts that require planning. Young writers will love using this planning sheet to plan out their setting, characters, problem, solution, and choose a title.
Worksheet
Story Planning Worksheet
Story Planning Worksheet
Worksheet
Story Planning Worksheet
A fictional story has many parts that require planning. Young writers will love using this planning sheet to plan out their setting, characters, problem, solution, and choose a title.
Kindergarten
Writing
Worksheet
Sentence Practice
Sentence Practice
Worksheet
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Sentence Practice
First Grade
Writing
How far can you stretch these sentences? Give your young writer a creativity boost with this clever sentence practice sheet.
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Sentence Practice
Sentence Practice
Worksheet
Sentence Practice
How far can you stretch these sentences? Give your young writer a creativity boost with this clever sentence practice sheet.
First Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Biography Timeline
Biography Timeline
Worksheet
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Biography Timeline
Second Grade
Writing
Children will create a timeline of a parent, grandparent, or loved one with this biography template.
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Biography Timeline
Biography Timeline
Worksheet
Biography Timeline
Children will create a timeline of a parent, grandparent, or loved one with this biography template.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
What Will You Be When You Grow Up?
What Will You Be When You Grow Up?
Worksheet
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What Will You Be When You Grow Up?
First Grade
Writing
It’s fun to dream about the future! In this activity, students write a persuasive paragraph about why their dream career is a good choice.
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What Will You Be When You Grow Up?
What Will You Be When You Grow Up?
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What Will You Be When You Grow Up?
It’s fun to dream about the future! In this activity, students write a persuasive paragraph about why their dream career is a good choice.
First Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Narrative Transition Words & Phrases
Narrative Transition Words & Phrases
Worksheet
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Narrative Transition Words & Phrases
Second Grade
Writing
Help your students solidify their use of transition words with this cute version of the classic ugly duckling story. By helping to fill in the missing transition words throughout the narrative, students will flex their sequencing and organization skills.
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Narrative Transition Words & Phrases
Narrative Transition Words & Phrases
Worksheet
Narrative Transition Words & Phrases
Help your students solidify their use of transition words with this cute version of the classic ugly duckling story. By helping to fill in the missing transition words throughout the narrative, students will flex their sequencing and organization skills.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Activity
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Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Kindergarten
Reading
Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f
Activity
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Activity
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f
Kindergarten
Reading
Activity
Story Mountain Prewriting
Story Mountain Prewriting
Worksheet
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Story Mountain Prewriting
First Grade
Reading
Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.
Worksheet
Story Mountain Prewriting
Story Mountain Prewriting
Worksheet
Story Mountain Prewriting
Young writers will traverse the story mountain to create a narrative plot of their own! Students will consider various story elements, including characters, setting, climax, problem, and solution with this great visual aid.
First Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Sea Turtle Sentences
Sea Turtle Sentences
Worksheet
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Sea Turtle Sentences
Second Grade
Writing
This friendly sea turtle is trying to say something, can you help him? Give your second grader practice writing sentences with this worksheet.
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Sea Turtle Sentences
Sea Turtle Sentences
Worksheet
Sea Turtle Sentences
This friendly sea turtle is trying to say something, can you help him? Give your second grader practice writing sentences with this worksheet.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Convince Me: Persuasive Writing Practice
Convince Me: Persuasive Writing Practice
Worksheet
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Convince Me: Persuasive Writing Practice
First Grade
Writing
It's never too early to start planning for your future! After imagining what their lives will be like at age 25, students write persuasive letters to their parents asking for their support.
Worksheet
Convince Me: Persuasive Writing Practice
Convince Me: Persuasive Writing Practice
Worksheet
Convince Me: Persuasive Writing Practice
It's never too early to start planning for your future! After imagining what their lives will be like at age 25, students write persuasive letters to their parents asking for their support.
First Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Personal Narrative: Surprise!
Personal Narrative: Surprise!
Worksheet
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Personal Narrative: Surprise!
Second Grade
Writing
Make personal narrative and dialogue prep a breeze with this organizer! Students will practice sequencing and prewriting as they put together their personal narrative about a time they were surprised by something or someone.
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Personal Narrative: Surprise!
Personal Narrative: Surprise!
Worksheet
Personal Narrative: Surprise!
Make personal narrative and dialogue prep a breeze with this organizer! Students will practice sequencing and prewriting as they put together their personal narrative about a time they were surprised by something or someone.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Personal Narrative Problem & Solution
Personal Narrative Problem & Solution
Worksheet
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Personal Narrative Problem & Solution
Second Grade
Writing
Students can start a personal narrative with a clear problem and solution by using this activity to organize their story. This handy graphic organizer will have students consider various aspects of their problem and solution, and how it made them feel.
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Personal Narrative Problem & Solution
Personal Narrative Problem & Solution
Worksheet
Personal Narrative Problem & Solution
Students can start a personal narrative with a clear problem and solution by using this activity to organize their story. This handy graphic organizer will have students consider various aspects of their problem and solution, and how it made them feel.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
STEM Design Challenge: Brainstorm and Reflection Sheet
STEM Design Challenge: Brainstorm and Reflection Sheet
Worksheet
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STEM Design Challenge: Brainstorm and Reflection Sheet
Second Grade
Writing
Help children hone their creativity and critical thinking skills while providing hands-on experience with design planning, reflection, and writing process.
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STEM Design Challenge: Brainstorm and Reflection Sheet
STEM Design Challenge: Brainstorm and Reflection Sheet
Worksheet
STEM Design Challenge: Brainstorm and Reflection Sheet
Help children hone their creativity and critical thinking skills while providing hands-on experience with design planning, reflection, and writing process.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Write an Earth Day Song
Write an Earth Day Song
Worksheet
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Write an Earth Day Song
First Grade
Writing
Learners will write an original song for planet Earth in this fun songwriting prompt.
Worksheet
Write an Earth Day Song
Write an Earth Day Song
Worksheet
Write an Earth Day Song
Learners will write an original song for planet Earth in this fun songwriting prompt.
First Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Story Board
Story Board
Worksheet
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Story Board
Kindergarten
Writing
Young writers will love using this planning sheet to plan out their very own fairy tale. It includes sections for planning the characters, setting, and three parts of the story.
Worksheet
Story Board
Story Board
Worksheet
Story Board
Young writers will love using this planning sheet to plan out their very own fairy tale. It includes sections for planning the characters, setting, and three parts of the story.
Kindergarten
Writing
Worksheet
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