The Somebody-Wanted-But-So-Then strategy is a great tool to help students identify and understand story elements. In this fun brainstorming activity, budding writers will use the format to start generating a story of their own!

You've never created a haiku like this before! Write a haiku and then draw a picture that brings your words to life.

Kids strengthen their pre-writing skills and learn about character development with this planning worksheet.

Children add more transition words to their sequencing arsenal in this word-sorting worksheet.

A strong ending is a key part of creative writing! Have your second graders flex their fiction comprehension muscles with this activity. Students will consider problem, solution, characters, and detail as they answer questions after reading a short story.

Fall is the perfect time to let your child’s imagination go wild as they design and write about their very own pumpkin person. This worksheet provides a great way to gets kids excited about both Halloween and creative writing!

It's time to put on your creative writing caps! Your students will enjoy writing their own endings to this unfinished story!

What are you thankful for? Use this acrostic poem template to inspire your learners to reflect on the theme of gratitude.

Learners will sharpen their creative writing skills as they brainstorm hilarious titles of their own using this worksheet.

What story can your second grader come up with for this winter scene? They also get some coloring time to go along with the story they write.

Create some Halloween poetry with this acrostic poem-writing worksheet!

This Valentine's Day, create a special card for your loved one in the form of a heart-shaped cinquain.

What if Peter Rabbit met the White Rabbit in Wonderland? Writing practice starts with a fun coloring page, what happens next is up to your child to write!

What would happen if Peter Pan invited Robin Hood to Neverland? A fun coloring page scene starts your young writer out!

A good introduction draws a reader into the story and makes them want to learn more. Help your second graders hook their readers as they practice writing strong introductions using this helpful worksheet.

A valentine acrostic poem can help your child express his thoughts and opinions on Valentine's Day. Write a valentine acrostic poem with your kid this February.

Use this paper template to create a miniature lantern with your own wishes for the coming year.

The best type of introduction makes you want to learn more! Help your second graders hook their readers as they practice writing new and improved introductions using this grabby worksheet.

What if Paul Bunyan stepped into the "Jack and the Beanstalk" story? Make writing practice creative and fun for your child with a coloring page story starter.

Second graders will hone their creative writing skills to come up with fabulous titles of their very own using this fun worksheet! Students will answer questions to help them hone in on the perfect title for their story.

Give your child hyperbole practice with this fun worksheet. They'll need use their imagination to finish each sentence with a fun hyperbole.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Conclude a Story.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Conclude a Story.