2nd Grade Writing Worksheets with Words and Pictures
Topic-specific Vocabulary Cards with matching writing templates provide a structured framework for reluctant writers to foster their language skills and overcome challenges or writer’s block when it comes to engaging in the writing process. Building their vocabulary in this highly visual and effective manner strengthens a student’s self confidence, which in turn enables them to take risks with their writing and then become proficient in expressing sequenced ideas in a coherent manner.
This differentiated no prep writing worksheet packet is perfect for personal recount writing, narrative writing, informational writing or opinion writing! The best bit are the matching vocabulary cards to scaffold writers to include specific topic language in their writing. Ideal for writing centers, writer’s workshop, early finisher activities, homework and homeschool 1st or 2nd writing curriculum!
2nd Grade Writing Worksheets with Words and Pictures
This 70 page resource consists of differentiated writing activities to cater for the varying writing abilities in your class:
- Step-by-Step Teacher Lesson + Notes
- Back to School
- Beach
- Community Helpers
- The Solar System
- Creepy Crawlies
- Animals
- Fruits
- The Beach
- Community Helpers
- The Solar System
- Celebrations
- Cinderella
- Food
- Musical Instruments
- Summer
- Winter
- My Classroom
- 2D Shapes in the World
- Front Cover Pages (to create a booklet)
Also included are the following Vocabulary Cards, available in color and b/w, that match each of the above writing topics:
- Back to School
- The Beach
- Community Helpers
- The Solar System
- Creepy Crawlies
- Animals
- Fruits
- Party
- Cinderella
- Food
- Musical Instruments
- Summer
- Winter
- My Classroom
- 2D Shapes in the World
2nd Grade Writing Worksheets with Words and Pictures
How to use this resource step-by-step:
1. Writing Lesson:
Introduce the writing prompt to the class by projecting on your smartboard for whole class instruction. Depending on your students’ writing abilities, model a writing activity.
2. Vocabulary Review:
Show the class the vocabulary cards that they will be using as a writing support. Use the words in a either a simple, compound or complex sentence using adjectives to show students how to add interesting details to their writing
3. Assign Writing Activity:
Provide each student with a writing prompt and their matching vocabulary card. Encourage students to incorporate the vocabulary words into their writing. For extension students, have them find synonyms for alternative words!
4. Peer Collaboration:
In writing centers, encourage students to work collaborate with a partner to discuss their writing and the vocabulary they used. Encourage collaborative peer feedback and support.
5. Editing Process:
After writing, have children reread and edit their work. Encourage students to read their partner’s writing.
6. Celebrate Students’ Writing!
Shine the light on student! Invite children to share their writing with a partner, small group or class audience. As they read their writing aloud, encourage the audience to listen out for key vocabulary words in the text!
Ideal for:
- Whole Class Writing Lesson
- Guided Writing Small Group
- Writing Centers
- Writer’s Workshop
- ELL Newcomers
- Early Finisher Activities
- Homework
- Homeschool
- Summer School
Is this resource available in digital format too?
Yes! This resource comes in both print and digital formats, so you have the option of printing hard copies or assigning digital writing activities via EASEL (with text overlay).
Which common cores standards does this resource cover?
CCSSW.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSSW.1.3 Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSSW.2.1 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.
CCSSW.2.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
CCSSW.3.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
This resource is also perfect for ELL Newcomers as it provides visual scaffolding and writing supports!
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