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2nd - 5th Grade Common Core Prewriting Resources

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Organization in Writing
Organization in Writing
Worksheet
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Organization in Writing
Fourth Grade
Writing
This template guides children through the pre-writing process as they prepare to write about a special day, adventure, or experience.
Worksheet
Organization in Writing
Organization in Writing
Worksheet
Organization in Writing
This template guides children through the pre-writing process as they prepare to write about a special day, adventure, or experience.
Fourth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Burger Graphic Organizer
Burger Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
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Burger Graphic Organizer
Third Grade
Writing
Young authors will enjoy planning their writing with this memorable burger-themed graphic organizer.
Worksheet
Burger Graphic Organizer
Burger Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Burger Graphic Organizer
Young authors will enjoy planning their writing with this memorable burger-themed graphic organizer.
Third Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Workbook
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Creative Writing
Fourth Grade
Writing
Dive into the magic of storytelling with this diverse series of writing prompts. Each prompt is centered around a funny illustration and they include different genres such as poetry, journalism and more!
Workbook
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
Workbook
Creative Writing
Dive into the magic of storytelling with this diverse series of writing prompts. Each prompt is centered around a funny illustration and they include different genres such as poetry, journalism and more!
Fourth Grade
Writing
Workbook
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
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
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PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Fifth Grade
Writing
Help students organize their ideas and structure their paragraph responses with this PEEL graphic organizer!
Worksheet
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
PEEL Paragraph Graphic Organizer
Help students organize their ideas and structure their paragraph responses with this PEEL graphic organizer!
Fifth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Write a Personal Narrative Story
Write a Personal Narrative Story
Worksheet
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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.
Worksheet
Write a Personal Narrative Story
Write a Personal Narrative Story
Worksheet
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
Paragraph Sandwich
Paragraph Sandwich
Worksheet
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Paragraph Sandwich
Fourth Grade
Writing
Learn the secret ingredient to a well-organized paragraph in this fun writing exercise!
Worksheet
Paragraph Sandwich
Paragraph Sandwich
Worksheet
Paragraph Sandwich
Learn the secret ingredient to a well-organized paragraph in this fun writing exercise!
Fourth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Get Focused! Writing Topic Sentences
Get Focused! Writing Topic Sentences
Worksheet
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Get Focused! Writing Topic Sentences
Third Grade
Writing
Practice writing topic sentences with this paragraph structure worksheet!
Worksheet
Get Focused! Writing Topic Sentences
Get Focused! Writing Topic Sentences
Worksheet
Get Focused! Writing Topic Sentences
Practice writing topic sentences with this paragraph structure worksheet!
Third Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Wacky Writing Prompts
Wacky Writing Prompts
Workbook
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Wacky Writing Prompts
Third Grade
Writing
Writing doesn't have to be a bore! Inspire reluctant writers to use their imaginations for storytelling. Colorful pictures can spark creativity in kids and help them strengthen descriptive writing.
Workbook
Wacky Writing Prompts
Wacky Writing Prompts
Workbook
Wacky Writing Prompts
Writing doesn't have to be a bore! Inspire reluctant writers to use their imaginations for storytelling. Colorful pictures can spark creativity in kids and help them strengthen descriptive writing.
Third Grade
Writing
Workbook
Journal Prompts For Kids
Journal Prompts For Kids
Workbook
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Journal Prompts For Kids
Fourth Grade
Writing
Kids can go on a daily writing adventure with a month's worth of prompts to keep writing skills sharp. Invent an animal, write a recipe, make three wishes, and more!
Workbook
Journal Prompts For Kids
Journal Prompts For Kids
Workbook
Journal Prompts For Kids
Kids can go on a daily writing adventure with a month's worth of prompts to keep writing skills sharp. Invent an animal, write a recipe, make three wishes, and more!
Fourth Grade
Writing
Workbook
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
Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
Worksheet
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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.
Worksheet
Topic Sentence
Topic Sentence
Worksheet
Topic Sentence
Children practice identifying and writing a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a conclusion in this narrative writing worksheet.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Monsters Around the World
Monsters Around the World
Workbook
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Monsters Around the World
Fourth Grade
Reading
Meet mythical creatures from all around the world with these creative writing prompts. Tell a story from a monster's perspective, trek the Himalayas with a yeti and create your own monster too!
Workbook
Monsters Around the World
Monsters Around the World
Workbook
Monsters Around the World
Meet mythical creatures from all around the world with these creative writing prompts. Tell a story from a monster's perspective, trek the Himalayas with a yeti and create your own monster too!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Workbook
Crafting a Thesis Statement: Literary Essay Writing
Crafting a Thesis Statement: Literary Essay Writing
Worksheet
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Crafting a Thesis Statement: Literary Essay Writing
Fourth Grade
Reading
This activity will afford your fourth graders the chance to think about the claim they want to make in their literary essays and give them practice writing an intro paragraph.
Worksheet
Crafting a Thesis Statement: Literary Essay Writing
Crafting a Thesis Statement: Literary Essay Writing
Worksheet
Crafting a Thesis Statement: Literary Essay Writing
This activity will afford your fourth graders the chance to think about the claim they want to make in their literary essays and give them practice writing an intro paragraph.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Gratitude Journal
Gratitude Journal
Worksheet
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Gratitude Journal
Third Grade
Writing
Use this helpful journal prompt to get your child thinking about gratitude and their impact on others!
Worksheet
Gratitude Journal
Gratitude Journal
Worksheet
Gratitude Journal
Use this helpful journal prompt to get your child thinking about gratitude and their impact on others!
Third Grade
Writing
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
Story Sequencing: Selena's Bicycle
Story Sequencing: Selena's Bicycle
Interactive Worksheet
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Story Sequencing: Selena's Bicycle
Fourth Grade
Writing
Children will practice sequencing a simple story in this hands-on writing process worksheet.
Interactive Worksheet
Story Sequencing: Selena's Bicycle
Story Sequencing: Selena's Bicycle
Interactive Worksheet
Story Sequencing: Selena's Bicycle
Children will practice sequencing a simple story in this hands-on writing process worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Writing
Interactive 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.
Worksheet
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
Superstitions: Ideas for Writing
Superstitions: Ideas for Writing
Workbook
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Superstitions: Ideas for Writing
Fourth Grade
Reading
No need to knock on wood, this book just takes a page from common superstitions to give kids great writing practice! They can consider some origins as they read and write about different beliefs.
Workbook
Superstitions: Ideas for Writing
Superstitions: Ideas for Writing
Workbook
Superstitions: Ideas for Writing
No need to knock on wood, this book just takes a page from common superstitions to give kids great writing practice! They can consider some origins as they read and write about different beliefs.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Workbook
Persuasive Writing Assessment
Persuasive Writing Assessment
Worksheet
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Persuasive Writing Assessment
Fourth Grade
Writing
Evaluate your arguments with this fourth-grade persuasive writing assessment!
Worksheet
Persuasive Writing Assessment
Persuasive Writing Assessment
Worksheet
Persuasive Writing Assessment
Evaluate your arguments with this fourth-grade persuasive writing assessment!
Fourth 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
Winter Writing Journal
Winter Writing Journal
Workbook
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Winter Writing Journal
Fourth Grade
Reading
Whip up a flurry of creativity with these writing prompts; a perfect addition to any writer's journal. Play with story cards, write out winter goals and go on writing adventures in winter scenarios.
Workbook
Winter Writing Journal
Winter Writing Journal
Workbook
Winter Writing Journal
Whip up a flurry of creativity with these writing prompts; a perfect addition to any writer's journal. Play with story cards, write out winter goals and go on writing adventures in winter scenarios.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Workbook
New England Colonies Postcard
New England Colonies Postcard
Worksheet
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New England Colonies Postcard
Fourth Grade
Writing
Young historians get to put themselves in the shoes of American colonists and report back to the king himself in this creative worksheet!
Worksheet
New England Colonies Postcard
New England Colonies Postcard
Worksheet
New England Colonies Postcard
Young historians get to put themselves in the shoes of American colonists and report back to the king himself in this creative worksheet!
Fourth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Sentence Sequencing
Sentence Sequencing
Worksheet
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Sentence Sequencing
Fourth Grade
Writing
Practice composition skills and help the reporter get his review of Delicious Treats bakery together sentence by sentence sequencing his points into order.
Worksheet
Sentence Sequencing
Sentence Sequencing
Worksheet
Sentence Sequencing
Practice composition skills and help the reporter get his review of Delicious Treats bakery together sentence by sentence sequencing his points into order.
Fourth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Personal Narrative Organizer: Surprise!
Personal Narrative Organizer: Surprise!
Worksheet
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Personal Narrative Organizer: Surprise!
Second Grade
Writing
Surprise! Young writers are prompted to write a personal narrative about a time they were surprised. Students will practice sequencing and prewriting skills as they use this fun watermelon-shaped graphic organizer to plan out their personal narrative.
Worksheet
Personal Narrative Organizer: Surprise!
Personal Narrative Organizer: Surprise!
Worksheet
Personal Narrative Organizer: Surprise!
Surprise! Young writers are prompted to write a personal narrative about a time they were surprised. Students will practice sequencing and prewriting skills as they use this fun watermelon-shaped graphic organizer to plan out their personal narrative.
Second Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Writing Prompt: Pirates
Writing Prompt: Pirates
Worksheet
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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.
Worksheet
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
Writing Prompt: Change
Writing Prompt: Change
Worksheet
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Writing Prompt: Change
Third Grade
Writing
This is a writing exercise designed to assess where your students are at the beginning of third grade.
Worksheet
Writing Prompt: Change
Writing Prompt: Change
Worksheet
Writing Prompt: Change
This is a writing exercise designed to assess where your students are at the beginning of third grade.
Third Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Book or Character Mind Map
Book or Character Mind Map
Worksheet
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Book or Character Mind Map
Third Grade
Reading
During or after reading a fictional book, help your learner put their thoughts onto paper with this book or character mind map!
Worksheet
Book or Character Mind Map
Book or Character Mind Map
Worksheet
Book or Character Mind Map
During or after reading a fictional book, help your learner put their thoughts onto paper with this book or character mind map!
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Real Super Powers Graphic Organizer
Real Super Powers Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
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Real Super Powers Graphic Organizer
Third Grade
Writing
Use this bubble chart to brainstorm your favorite superhero's real strengths.
Worksheet
Real Super Powers Graphic Organizer
Real Super Powers Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Real Super Powers Graphic Organizer
Use this bubble chart to brainstorm your favorite superhero's real strengths.
Third Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Create Your Own Pumpkin Person!
Create Your Own Pumpkin Person!
Activity
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Create Your Own Pumpkin Person!
Second Grade
Writing
Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.
Activity
Create Your Own Pumpkin Person!
Create Your Own Pumpkin Person!
Activity
Create Your Own Pumpkin Person!
Get creative with this engaging activity where kids are asked to create their own pumpkin person and tap into their creative writing skills! Include all family members by having them create their very own pumpkin people.
Second Grade
Writing
Activity
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