This reading exercise uses interactive story writing; it's a great way to look at reading comprehension from a different angle.

Does your second grader know the difference between "your" and "you're"? Guide her by matching definitions and finishing some sample sentences.

Use this resource to help your students create questions about their fiction text.

We all know the classic fairy tale, and now you have a chance to put your own spin on the story of Cinderella! Your kids can let their imaginations take flight as they add their own plot twists and illustrations to the beloved story.

Use this resource to help your students formulate who, what, when, where, why, and how questions when reading fiction texts.

Have your students practice fleshing out their opinions with this writing exercise. Students will love sharing their opinions about their favorite game, least favorite food, and favorite season.

Learning to add details is an important skill for early writers. Your second grader will be guided to think of details to write about a pet in this worksheet.

Learners will gather information about the traditions their families celebrate throughout the year, and pick one tradition to learn more about.

Making inferences is a critical skill for young readers to master, as it helps them look beyond the words on the page to figure out the author's message. Use these simple sentences to get your students started in making their own inferences!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Create Your Own Story.

Children will complete six sentences with the correct homophone in this grammar worksheet.

This poetry worksheet is sure to get your child's creative juices flowing! Students will seek to write their own limerick by filling in blank spaces for nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Then they'll add an illustration to complete their poem!

A key component of reading comprehension is being able to draw conclusions—or make inferences—about what we read. Use this resource to give your students extra practice making their own inferences based on simple sentences.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Create Your Own Story.

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

Students answer key questions about their main character to develop details in this pre-writing worksheet.

Looking for an alternative activity to ignite the imaginations of your reluctant writers? Use this fun comic book template to introduce creative writing to your students. Novice writers and artists alike will delight in the chance to create their own comi

In this activity, students will organize their thoughts, then write their own definitions for two common classroom objects. When they finish, have them share their work aloud so students can see the variations around the room!

In writing, supporting the main idea with details is a skill your child should learn early on. Your second grader will fill in the details about a best friend!

Use this scavenger hunt to explore and learn more about your community!

Kapow! Wham! Creative writing can be daunting for some kids, but it doesn't have to be! Help excite and inspire your reluctant writers with this fun comic book template.

Let future leaders get a taste of American politics with their very own election book!

Have some DIY word-search fun with this creative worksheet for first and second graders!

Sneak a little spelling and vocab practice into playtime with this word search.

Children learn to plan and organize their compositions with this writing prompt and template.

Students will practice spelling and reading words from their sight word list as they create their very own sight word searches.

Take the intimidation out of narrative writing with this exciting alternative! Budding writers and artists alike will love the chance to get creative with this comic book template.

Young writers will describe a location using their sense of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch in this grammar and mechanics worksheet.

This fun word search turns spelling practice into a game!

Doodle your diphthongs as you practice your phonics skills in this creative worksheet!