2nd Grade Common Core: W.2.1
Common Core Identifier: W.2.1 / Grade: 2
Curriculum: Writing: Text Types and Purposes
Detail: Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
52 Common Core State Standards (CCSS) aligned worksheets found:
Describe your favorite season. Tell what you like to do during that season.
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If you could cook any meal for your family, what would you cook? Describe the meal and tell how you would make it. (writing topic)
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Imagine you are given $100, but you aren't allowed to keep it. You have to give it to a person or charity. Who would you give the money to? What would you want them to do with it?
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Imagine you were a wonderful painter and your parents would let you paint anything you wanted on your bedroom walls. What would you paint? Use lots of details to describe your artwork. (descriptive writing essay)
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If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be? Describe the pet and how you would take care of it.
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If you were a doctor, what kind of doctor would you be? (examples: childrens' doctor, veterinarian, eye doctor, dentist) Tell what your job would be like. (careers)
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Imagine you could have lunch with any celebrity. Who would it be? What kinds of things would you talk about? (essay idea)
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Imagine you opened your own restaurant. Tell the name of your restaurant. Explain what the restaurant looks like, who works there, and what you serve. (Writing ideas)
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Would you rather live in a castle, on a houseboat, or on a farm? Why? (writing ideas)
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Do you have any brothers or sisters? If you do, describe what they're like. If you don't, tell whether or not you would like to have a brother or sister. (creative writing; family)
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Invent a new kind of sandwich. Describe what is on it and how you would make it. (critical thinking and writing)
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Write a descriptive essay about what, in your opinion, is a big waste of money.
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Have your students complete this book review form each time they've finished a book.
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Write a descriptive essay about a fun fact many people don't know about you.
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Use this worksheet to write a spring-themed poem. Then color in the rainbow!
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With this worksheet, students learn about haikus and write one of their own about spring. They can then color in the flower.
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Write a friendly letter (fan mail) to your favorite author and send it off in the mail.
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Make up a creative story about a girl or boy who goes fishing and catches something very unusual.
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Cinderella's fairy godmother used her magic wand to create a beautiful dress and slippers. Imagine you had a fairy godmother. What kind of magic would she do?
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This worksheet tells what a couplet is and includes space for students to write three couplets of their own.
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In this picture a boy is handing an apple to his teacher. Write a fun story to explain what's happening.
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Which superpower would you most like to have-- invisibility, super strength, or the ability to fly? Describe what kinds of things you would do with your powers. (creative thinking)
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Tell whether or not you think pizza should be served in the school cafeteria everyday.
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Describe the oldest person you know. (descriptive paragraph writing)
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Write your own Haiku. This worksheet includes a definition of a haiku and an sample.
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Imagine you worked at a football stadium. What would your job be? (examples: quarterback, cheerleader, coach, referee, ticket seller) Describe what you would do while you were on the job. (creative journal prompt)
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Students imagine that they've woken up and found a dinosaur in the backyard. They write a story to describe the dinosaur and tell what they would do.
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Think of a time when you've won something. Tell what you won and how you won it. (personal narrative)
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Choose a word to complete each rhyming couplet. Then write your own.
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If you could spend an afternoon with one member of your extended family, who would it be? Tell why you chose this person and tell what you do together. (descriptive writing)
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How does a chicken take a bath? Read this cute story to find out.
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How old were you four years ago? Describe some things you can do now that you could not do then. (critical thinking writing)
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Mysteries, joke books, animal books, and biographies are the favorite books of the narrator in this cute poem about reading.
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This picture shows nervous young girl and her mother in a doorway. The girl is holding a rainbow lunch box.
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This worksheet has a picture of a boy planting a tree. Color the picture and write a creative story to go along with the illustration.
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Describe the youngest person you know. (descriptive writing topics)
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In this craft project, students write tree haiku about zoo animals. Then cut and color to make a "haiku zoo" chain display.
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The kids in this picture are having a snowball fight. Color the picture and write a story to describe the scene.
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Write an acrostic poem about your favorite animal. Includes a sample acrostic titled, "Tigers."
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Writing Couplets FREE
Practice writing rhyming couplets. This worksheet includes a definition of couplets and an example.
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Imagine you were on a trip to the moon. Describe the trip. Tell what you see and do. (Science writing journal topic)
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Complete the poem by adding descriptive adverbs to each action verb. Use words from the word bank, or think of your own.
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Describe several ways a person your age can earn money. (Social Studies writing topics)
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Write a story titled, "My Journey on a Pirate Ship." You and your friends can star in the story. (journal topics)
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A child dress as Abraham Lincoln is standing on a stage. Above him is a banner that reads, "School Play".
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This Seuss-inspired picture has a cat, riding upside-down on a unicycle while carrying a birthday cake.
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