Informational writing is a big part of 2nd grade. It’s one of the types of text that your students will be expected to confidently read and write by the end of the year. There are a lot of ways to introduce informational writing but one
Truly, is there anything kids (and adults) like more than giving their opinion? Opinion (or persuasive) is some of my favorite writing to do with students because with engaging and kid-friendly opinion writing prompts, you can pull in even the most reluctant writer. What You’ll
If you are a first or second grade teacher, at some point in the school year you are likely teaching kids about narrative writing. One of the hardest parts for kids when it comes to this type of writing is crafting a strong introduction. Stick
Your students have mastered basic sentence writing skills. That’s great! Help your young writers take their composition skills to the next level with these tips for stretching and expanding sentences. Enhance Literacy with Embedded Grammar Lessons Research on the Science of Reading (SOR) dating back
You’ve assigned your students a writing prompt, but when you check on their writing process, you see the following: missing punctuation, no capitalization, and a jumble of words in need of organization! It’s time to stop run-on sentences in their tracks! Let’s dive into some
Teaching narrative writing can feel very different depending on your students. Some students naturally tell detailed, creative stories. Others feel completely overwhelmed when asked to write a narrative. That’s where mentor texts for teaching narrative writing make a huge difference. By showing students strong examples,
