Struggling to teach writing effectively while keeping your students engaged? Or, are you seeing a lack of writing skill growth? If you answered yes to either of these questions, our easy to follow, Science of Reading aligned curriculum, Lucky to Learn Writing, covers all those bases. This writing curriculum for 2nd grade is made for teachers, by teachers. Let's take a closer look at what this curriculum includes and how your writing block will be structured.

Why Lucky to Learn Writing?

First, let's take a look at what sets Lucky to Learn Writing apart from the rest. Although this list could go on and on, here are the top reasons Lucky to Learn Writing is the best choice for your classroom.(Share this list with your admin…they will be as excited as you!)

• Designed for 2nd grade by experienced 2nd grade teachers with a doctorate in literacy instruction.
• Based on research of writing instruction closely aligned with the Science of Reading.
• Follows the explicit instruction model. (I do, We do, You do!)
• Has writing, grammar and self-regulation skills embedded in each and every lesson.
• Engaging real-world themes focusing on high interest topics.
• Includes knowledge building passages and videos.
• Each lesson is specific skills focused.
• Digital resources for each lesson: videos & teaching slides.

Get a visual overview of the Lucky to Learn Writing curriculum below.

Unit 1 Components

Let's break down what the first unit, Lucky to Learn Writing: Foundations, includes:

• Scope & sequence-unit one starts with sentence writing and ends with writing paragraphs.
• Easy to follow lesson plans–every step is planned out for you!
• Pre & post assessments, rubrics and skills checklists–easy data tracking!
• Teaching slides with speaker notes. These slides have kid friendly and high interest graphics.
• Videos embedded in the teaching slides as needed.
• Student printables that match the teaching slides. This allows students to easily work through activities with you during guided and independent practice.
• Anchor charts for writing, grammar and regulation skills.
• Stamina station materials for students to practice writing skills independently.

Join our team for a visual walk through of the unit 1 components below.

Lesson Walk Through

What will a typical day of teaching Lucky to Learn Writing look like in your classroom?

• Speaker notes embedded throughout the teacher slides.
• Listed daily objectives in writing, grammar and self-regulation.
• Turn & talks incorporated to increase student engagement and participation.
• Eye-catching, kid-friendly slides with fun graphics and photos.
• Themed weeks focused on real-world writers!
• Anchor charts embedded into the teaching slides.
• Knowledge building paragraphs that are reread for comprehension and skill building. Students follow along on their matching printable passage.
• Guided vocabulary activities
• Focus timers with calming music for work time.
• Optional guided voiceover lessons perfect to use with subs or kids who need to make up lessons they've missed.
• …and more!

Watch a sample lesson below! 👇

An Easy & Engaging Writing Curriculum for 2nd Grade

If you are ready for your writing instruction to be easy to follow, engaging for students and yield high results, start here. 👇