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How to Teach Second-Graders to Write a Topic Sentence

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The topic sentence is the main idea, and often the first sentence, of a paragraph. Second-graders can learn the importance of a topic sentence and sticking to one idea for a paragraph, as well as how to organize a paragraph. After learning how to identify topic sentences, students can create their own.

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• Identifying the Topic Sentence
• Learning How to Organize Ideas
• Using Analogies
• Improving Sentences

1 Identifying the Topic Sentence

Before teaching second-graders how to write a topic sentence, help students learn how to identify the main idea. The topic should be general enough to umbrella all the details in the paragraph, but also specific enough that it gets a point across. For example, “Everyone has families” is a broad statement to begin a paragraph about a student’s family, but “My parents, sister and dog are my family” is more specific, yet general enough to include details about that student’s family. Read paragraphs with your second-graders and underline the topic sentence in each one. Discuss why these sentences outline the main idea of the paragraph. You can also give students a few lists of details and topic sentences, and ask students to match the topic sentence to the correct list of details.

2 Learning How to Organize Ideas

Read paragraphs as a group and identify both the topic sentence and the supporting details. All statements in the paragraph should refer back to the main idea. When looking at paragraphs together, underline topic sentences in one color and the supporting details in another color. Next, give students a topic idea and ask them to brainstorm details; make an outline for the paragraph. If the paragraph is about the Fourth of July, the paragraph can discuss fireworks, parades and eating red, white and blue food. Write these details in separate sentences, followed by writing a topic sentence about the whole paragraph, such as “My family and I enjoyed the Fourth of July holiday.”

3 Using Analogies

Tell students that many paragraphs follow the same structure. Reading Rockets compares paragraphs to a hamburger: Paragraphs have a topic sentence, or the top bun; the details, or the hamburger patty; and a concluding statement that restates the topic, or the bottom bun. This analogy gives students a visual representation of the components of a paragraph, and it helps them structure the paragraph. Read some paragraphs with students and underline the top and bottom bun sentences. You can also provide students with the hamburger patty sentences, and ask them to create a topic sentence and concluding sentence.

4 Improving Sentences

Give students tips for writing good topic sentences. For example, topic statements can begin with the subject of the paragraph. If the topic is “my pet,” the topic sentence could be, “My pet is a very playful puppy.” Another type of sentence has a comma, and what comes after the comma tells the reader what the paragraph will be about. These sentences begin with statements such as “Although there are many things I love,” and could end with topic statements like, “I love soccer the most." Practice writing these kinds of topic sentences with your second-graders, and then ask them to write their own paragraphs and underline the topic sentences. Read the paragraphs aloud and ask if they stayed on topic. If the topic sentence is about a student's own pet, point out if your student writes a sentence about a friend's dog or animals at the zoo, which might stray too far from the main idea. If students have difficulty staying on topic, use a graphic organizer that helps students visualize what happens first, next, then and last; they can keep this same order in their paragraphs.

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About the Author

Cara Batema is a musician, teacher and writer who specializes in early childhood, special needs and psychology. Since 2010, Batema has been an active writer in the fields of education, parenting, science and health. She holds a bachelor's degree in music therapy and creative writing.

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How to Teach Paragraph Writing – Topic Sentences in Paragraph Writing

I’ve always loved writing, so it makes sense that I also love to teach writing.

Teaching writing though is not always easy. What seems so intuitive to us, does not always seem natural to our students.

So, when I teach paragraph writing, I like to teach paragraph writing as if it were a recipe…First, you add this kind of sentence, then you do that… While at first glance, we may think true writing is not based on a recipe, but I think it provides an awesome start.

Think about a child learning to read… we start with letters and sounds, not novels, right? How about learning to play an instrument, we start with single notes and not symphonies.

In the same way, I like to teach writing by starting at a very basic level, with the idea that as students master the paragraph’s components, they are eventually able to use those as a springboard to beautifully written, creatively thought-out pieces.

When they have a solid foundation for writing, they can augment the recipe like a master chef might change a recipe in the kitchen.

So, what exactly do I do in my classroom to teach paragraph writing? I decided to write a series of four blog posts, to explain it in more detail. 

1. introduce the parts of a paragraph: color code and outline.

Once I introduce each part of the paragraph, I have students color-code a great deal, using paragraphs I’ve created or ones that previous students have crafted successfully. The example above shows a typical half-sheet paragraph, ready for color coding and outlining.

I like to place my copy on the document projector, while my students each have their own half-sheet. We go through the whole paragraph as a class, discussing each sentence and then color-coding it together.

The colors we use are: Topic Sentences and Conclusion Sentences are highlighted in green, Supporting Ideas are yellow and Details are pink.

To highlight sentences, I let students use markers, colored pencils, or crayons so they can grab something quickly. Really, though, I prefer markers as they work the best to highlight papers. The one disadvantage to using markers is that they do tend to bleed through to the back of the paper where we do a reverse outline of the paragraph.

I really love the introductory color coding. It not only reinforces the concept of a paragraph and gives them a basic “recipe” for it, but these paragraphs serve as good writing models for students to follow.

Once we’ve finished color coding a paragraph, we flip our paper over and make a t-chart (words, not sentences) on the back in pencil. This reverse outlining reinforces the idea that every paragraph should have a certain organization and this is how the author organized his/her paragraph.

Here’s one of the T-Chart templates we use so you get a better idea of how students can create their own. The lightbulbs are for each of the supporting ideas (reasons that add proof to the topic sentence), and the numbers on the right are the details that provide examples and explanations that support each supporting idea.

Of course, you can make your own paragraphs and materials for this but I do have a print and go resource to target these skills.

2. Introduce Different Types of Topic Sentences

When I was in school, I know we never were taught that there were different types of topic sentences, that each could be identified and named, so this was a really new idea to me but one I have since fallen in love with. I purposefully teach students five different ways to create a topic sentence, and we spend a few days working on each type.

It’s my feeling that if students in grades 3 – 6 (and even higher) can master a basic set of five topic sentences and use them with ease, this puts them in good stead as growing writers. We go over examples together, students write a sentence on their whiteboards as I give them a topic, and we discuss how there are lots of “right” answers when it comes to writing, but also some choices that are better than others.

Briefly, here are each of the five topic sentences I introduce:

1. list statements:.

A List Statement tells the reader exactly what the paragraph will be about by listing the three supporting ideas. For example: My favorite sports include soccer, football, and basketball.

2. Number Words:

Number Words do not tell the readers each of the supporting ideas but use number words (many, few, a number of, four…) to present the general topic. For example: There are several things you can do to become a better writer.

3. Two Nouns and Two Commas:

Two Nouns and Two Commas topic sentences always start with a noun (a person, place, or thing), describe it, and then make a statement about it (an appositive). The description part of the sentence is surrounded by commas (one before the description, and one after it). For example: Roald Amundsen, an explorer, was the first to find the Northwest Passage.

4. Occasion Position:

Occasion Position topic sentences start with an occasion (a dependent clause) and use words like when, whenever, although, even though. They end with the writer’s position on the topic (an independent clause). For example: Whenever we celebrate the holidays, we always include some special traditions.

5. Get Their Attention:

These topic sentences try to grab the reader’s attention by making a statement that is thought-provoking, controversial, or interesting. For example: The Italian Deli serves the best pastrami sandwiches downtown!

My Topic Sentence Resource  explains each sentence type with lots more detail and has practice pages for each type as well.

3. Review All Five Topic Sentence Types

Once students have a pretty good handle on the five types of topic sentences, I love to do this really fun chocolate chip cookie review lesson. I start by telling the story of how chocolate chip cookies were invented by accident (a copy of the story is included in the Topic Sentence packet).

Then we do the handout that has lots of different kinds of topic sentences that all deal with chocolate chip cookies. When we finish correcting together, I used to love to pass out cookies for the kids to share…until the Health and Wellness policy changed at our school, and it became a no-no…grrr.

We also love to play a sorting game (in the Topic Sentence packet) that has students working in pairs to match up the topic sentences with their sentence type. Once “official” review activities are finished, I keep right on reviewing as we work on writing throughout the year.

For example, sometimes we might be writing a paragraph for an essay and one student will give me a topic sentence example, I might ask the class what kind of topic sentence it was. Or I’ll say, our topic is __ . Who can make up an Occasion Position topic sentence for this topic?

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Topic Sentences Worksheets

Topic sentences are a vital part of paragraph writing. They state the central focus of the paragraph and provide cohesion for the paragraph. It’s important for students to learn to write clear and concise topic sentences. The worksheets below are aimed to help your student become a master at recognizing and writing topic sentences. They are free for you to use at home or in the classroom. To view a worksheet or download a printable PDF, simply click on the title. Check out all of our writing worksheets !

Identify the Topic Sentence

The topic sentence in a paragraph states the main idea of the paragraph. While it is usually at the beginning of the paragraph, it also can be in the middle or end of it. Students underline the topic sentence in each activity.

Paragraphs and Topic Sentences: Informational

This worksheet includes a list of informational topics. Students write a paragraph on each topic and underline their topic sentence.

Paragraphs and Topic Sentences: Opinions

This activity includes a list of opinion topics. Students write a paragraph on each topic and underline their topic sentence.

Topic Sentence: What’s the Topic?

Students read the topic sentences provided and write what they think the topic is for each.

Write the Topic Sentence

In this activity, students write a sentence for each of the topic sentences provided.

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I am so lucky to be working side-be-side with the creator of an incredible writing program this year, and this topic sentences lesson is one big reason why!  She and a former colleague (who I taught 3rd grade with) created the entire school-wide curriculum, and it is so cohesive!  I’m LOVING it.  I love having something that I can turn to and an excellent scope and sequence for writing.  It’s especially fantastic because, as a school-wide program, the kids build on what they are learning year to year… which is why when I started teaching topic sentences this time, almost ALL of the kids were already familiar with the concept and the types of sentences we use. You can read more about the writing curriculum here.  

Teaching Topic Sentences Anchor Chart and Lesson

We started off with a quick introduction lesson on topic sentences.  The Write Now Right Now curriculum has four types of topic sentences they teach, and they are great starters for kids.

The four types of topic sentences we teach are If…Then, Even though, Since, and When.  They catch on VERY quickly to these types of sentences!

They each wrote in their notebook the four types of sentences (here is a picture of my teacher notebook that I projected on the board).   They wrote an example of each and they also wrote their own for a different topic (recess).

Now, even though our overall topic was mountain biking, we had a discussion about what the specific topics that go with each of these topic sentences would be… We wrote out the specific topics for each.  The next step would be outlining the details to support the main topic.

Here’s another example to use as part of your teaching topic sentences lesson.

Topic Sentences Practice Activity

The next day, we did an activity inspired by Stephanie at Teaching in Room 6.  Read her original blog post HERE , because it’s great and covers so many topics!

Since I didn’t have the same cards she used (or anything like it), I quickly typed up eight paragraphs.  One set of paragraphs included topic sentences and the other didn’t.  Most of my kids were doing really well, so I only used the one without topic sentences.  You can use them however you like, but I designed them to be good for differentiating.

I put one paragraph each on a paper bag and put them around the room.  In partners, the students rotated around the room, writing one of each type of topic sentence (as seen above).  Then, they put it into the bag.  So at the end, we had TONS of topic sentences in the bags, and the best part of it was that they were all unique! We pulled several from each bag to read and discuss.   Nobody saw other people’s sentences until the end when we pulled them out, so they weren’t inspired by others… This is also a GREAT main idea assessment.

There are two almost identical sets.  One without example topic sentences and one with.   You can download the topic sentence cards for free HERE to use next time you’re teaching topic sentences.

Topic Sentences in Writing

When it’s time for students to apply topic sentences to their own writing, I love using mentor texts. Using text exemplars as mentor texts to help students identify specific parts of all three writing genres will be a game-changer in your instruction! Every time I teach a specific component of writing — like creating the topic sentence in an informative text — I end up writing my own example as a mentor text for students to dissect.

After doing this for years, this incredible set of mentor texts was designed specifically to help you teach students about specific parts of writing . I have provided a model text, annotation guides and questions, and components that will help your students clearly identify and emulate the important parts of writing! This bundle includes informational text, narrative text, and opinion text lessons.

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I love this activity! Providing sentence structures for kids is such a great way to grow their writing skills and stretch their language. They have to be thoughtful to decide which would work best for their piece. Thanks for sharing this!

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Fantastic! Thank you for sharing! This is my first year teaching 4th (previously kinder) and I can use all the help I can get. These are perfect!

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2nd grade writing

by: Jessica Kelmon | Updated: August 4, 2022

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This year, your second grader’s language skills will grow exponentially. Simple sentences grow into compound sentences and descriptive words take your child’s writing to the next level. Young writers are expected to use information from provided sources to answer questions and to do group research and writing projects.

So long, “invented spelling”?

All that sounding-it-out practice is about to pay off! After years of rhyming and practicing high-frequency and sight words, your child has learned a lot more than you may realize about the rules of spelling. This year they’ll show you exactly what they’ve learned.

Gone, for the most part, are the phonetic spellings with missing vowels between consonants — “ct” for cat and “becs” for because , for example — that characterize “invented spelling.” Instead, your child will learn to correctly use and spell irregular plural nouns (e.g. mice and feet ) and the past tense of irregular verbs (e.g. hid, sat, told ). Kids will begin to understand the concept of root words and how a word’s meaning can be modified by adding a prefix (e.g. happy/unhappy ) or suffix (e.g. clear/clearly ) and how words can be combined to create compound words (e.g. lamppost and playground ).

Now when your second grader is confronted with a new word, kids are expected to look it up! This year, both dictionaries and glossaries become common tools. You’ll find your child challenged to use both regularly — especially for weekly spelling tests. (See our weekly second grade spelling lists for examples.)

3 types of writing in second grade

Second graders should continue practicing the three kinds of writing they’ve been learning since kindergarten: opinion, informative, and narrative writing. Most writing projects will likely start with kids reading one or more books and responding to what they’ve learned. In any writing, your child should introduce their topic or opinion clearly, use facts and other information — such as definitions — to write a few clear, well thought-out points about their topic, and then write one or more sentences in conclusion.

Writing a narrative is essentially telling a story. Your second grader’s story should describe an event — or a series of events — using details to describe the characters’ actions, thoughts, and feelings. In addition to careful use of descriptive verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, your second grader should use sentence order, verb tense, and words like after, following, and later , to put the events in order. At the end of a second grader’s writing, there should be some sense of the story ending — and not just writing “The End.”

Check out these three real examples of good second grade informational writing: •” 1,000 ways to save water! ” •” Lots of ways to save wate! ” •” Ways to save water ”

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Strong writing means not rushing into writing — and not stopping after the first draft. Don’t be surprised to see your child spending more time on a single piece of writing — prewriting, creating a first draft, revising, and editing.

Writing begins with learning. Collectively called prewriting , this first step involves reading and processing new information and ideas, taking notes, organizing their thoughts, discussing what they’ve learned, and, often, rereading and looking for additional sources. Once a first draft is turned in, the teacher or other students will go over it with your child. They may ask questions about the work to elicit details or facts that could be added or clarified, prompt your child to find more information, make sure your child’s word choices convey what they mean, make sure there’s an introduction and a conclusion, and help organize the order of events in the story. Using all these questions and suggestions as guidance, your child will do a revision — adding, reordering, and refining the draft.

After one or more revisions, the teacher will likely help your child with the final edit — focusing on spelling and grammar, capitalizing proper nouns, making sure nouns and verbs are in agreement, and checking that periods and question marks are used correctly. These steps — prewriting, doing a first draft, revising their draft, and editing the final piece — help second graders learn that gathering and recalling information, organizing their thoughts, strengthening and clarifying their ideas, and improving grammar and presentation are all essential to the writing process.

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Research and sources and publishing, oh my!

This year, kids learn to do research with the careful guidance and support of their teacher and peers. Together, second graders will learn to gather information and draw on what they’ve done in class to answer questions and deepen their understanding of a topic. In their writing, this means that kids will learn to pull information from provided books, websites, class presentations, and other sources to form their opinions, arguments, and narratives.

Working with peers is an important skill, so your child will likely work on at least one group project. They’ll also be expected to give other students feedback to improve their writing drafts by adding details or facts and making sure information is presented in the correct order.

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2nd grade G & P

What are G&P? Why, grammar and punctuation of course! Second graders learn to use apostrophes to show possession (e.g. Matt’s dog ), create common contractions (e.g. isn’t and don’t ), use commas for greetings and closings when writing letters (e.g. Dear Mom, and Love, Isla ), and capitalize the first letters of holidays, products, and geographic names.

Your child should learn to use new and increasingly precise words to express themselves, including collective nouns (e.g. the group, the class ), reflexive pronouns (e.g. myself, ourselves ), and adjectives and adverbs to add detail in their writing. But adding detail isn’t enough: your second grader needs to learn how adjectives and adverbs are different and choose between them based on what they’re modifying (e.g. “ The small horse ran quickly ” – the adjective small modifies the noun horse — and the adverb quickly modifies the action ran .)

To put these tools to the test, your second grader will be challenged to write — and rewrite — simple and compound sentences to show what they’ve learned about language, grammar, and structure.

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What about handwriting?

Your child still needs to know how to write legibly — and that means penmanship matters. In addition, most schools will require that, with assistance from a teacher, kids learn to use digital tools to produce and publish their work. However, no specific typing skills are outlined until third grade. What does this mean for handwriting, cursive, and typing? Schools will handle this differently, so it’s a great question to ask your child’s teacher.

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• Investigate different modes of transportation. What types of vehicles can you think of? How do they move? What is your favorite mode of transportation?
• Learn about a joke that you enjoy. What are the rules? How is the game played? Who are some famous athletes in this sport?
• Choose a historical figure or someone you admire. What did they do that was important? What were their accomplishments?
• Research different types of food. What are some of your favorite foods? Where do they come from? How are they made?

10 Prompts for 2nd Graders for Humorous Writing

Here are ten fun writing prompts for 2nd grade that will get your imagination going!

• Imagine waking up with animal-talking abilities. Write about your new pets’ adventures.
• Write about a silly superhero who turns everything they touch into pizza.
• What pet would you choose and why? Describe life with your new pet.
• If you could have any animal as a pet, What pet would you choose and why? Describe life with your new pet.
• Imagine you woke up in a world made entirely of candy. Write about the adventures you have and the creatures you meet in this sweet new world.
• Write a story about a robot who is terrible at its job but saves the day.
• What would you use it for if you could have any superpower?
• Imagine you were a pirate sailing the seven seas. What adventures would you have, and what treasure would you be searching for?
• Write a story about a talking tree that is always getting into trouble.
• If you could be any character from your favorite book, who would it be and why?

10 Prompts for Second Graders for Poetry Writing

Here are some poetry writing prompts for 2nd grade that will help spark their imagination and creativity:

• Write a haiku about your favorite part of nature. Remember, haikus have three lines with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third.
• Pick your favorite color and write a poem about it. Use descriptive words to explain how the color makes you feel.
• Choose an animal and write an acrostic poem using the letters of the animal’s name. Each line should start with a letter from the title.
• Write a cinquain poem about someone in your family. A cinquain has five lines with a specific number of syllables in each line (2, 4, 6, 8, and 2).
• Write a limerick about your favorite food. A limerick has five lines with a specific rhyming pattern (AABBA).
• Write a free verse poem about a friend. A free verse poem doesn’t have to rhyme, but it should have a clear message or feeling.
• Write a diamante poem about your school. A diamante poem has seven lines that create a diamond shape with specific numbers of syllables in each line.
• Write a poem about the weather. Use descriptive words to compare the temperature to something else.
• Write a quatrain poem about your favorite holiday. A quatrain has four lines with a specific rhyming pattern (ABAB).
• Write a narrative poem about a dream you had. A narrative poem for kids tells a story and has a clear beginning, middle, and end.

10 Prompts for 2nd Grade Fiction Writing

Creative writing prompts 2nd grade students to encourage imaginative storytelling and self-expression. Here are 10 prompts to get their imaginations flowing:

• Your pet dog/cat/rabbit suddenly starts talking! What do they say, and how do you react?
• You discover a magical backyard door leading to a secret world. Describe what you see and do in this new world.
• You wake up one day with 1 Core money. Where do you go, and what do you do?
• Write a story about a lost toy that comes to life and goes on an adventure to find its way back home.
• You find a genie lamp on the beach. What do you wish for, and what happens next?
• Imagine you are a superhero with a special power. Describe your superhero name, costume, and the villain you are fighting against.
• You are the Pirate ship captain. Describe your crew, your treasure, and a daring adventure you go on.
• Write a story about a group of animals that work together to solve a problem.
• Imagine you are the main character in your favorite fairy tale. Rewrite the story with a different ending.
• One day, you can speak to plants. Talk to your favorite plant.

10 Prompts for Animals for Second Graders

Here are some creative animal writing prompts for 2nd grade that they will enjoy:

• Which animal would you be for a day? Why?
• Write about a lost puppy returning home.
• Imagine you are a squirrel gathering food for the winter. Write a diary entry about your day.
• Which wild animal would you pet and why?
• Write a story about a group of animals who work together to build a treehouse.
• Imagine being a bird flying high. Write to your best friend about what you saw.
• If you could talk to any bird, Which bird would you converse with, and what would you say?
• Write a story about a cat who has magical powers.
• Imagine being a dolphin in the ocean. Poemize your life.
• Which zoo animal would you be and why? Write an essay persuading the zookeeper to let you be that animal for a day.

10 Prompts for Second Grade for Emotional Writing

Here are 10 creative 2nd grade writing prompts about emotions for 2nd graders:

• Describe a happy moment. Your activity? With whom? Has it affected you?
• Write a letter to someone you love expressing your love.
• Write about an angry character. What happened? Their anger management?- 
• Imagine going back to a happy memory. Explain why you like that memory.
• Write a poem about peace. It could be a place, person, or activity.
• Recall a scary moment. Describe what happened and how you overcome your fear.
• Write about a sad character. Why? How do they handle emotions?
• Imagine having any emotion for a day. Which feeling and why? Write about it.
• Write about an excited character. What’s exciting? How do they show excitement?
• Think of a time you were proud. Explain how you felt and why?

10 Prompts for Journals for Second Graders

2nd grade journal prompts can encourage students to express their thoughts and emotions through writing.

“Writing prompts are the highway to the creative subconscious.” – Karen Salmansohn

Here are ten 2nd grade journal prompts to inspire your creative Writing:

• Imagine a magic pencil that brings your drawings to life. Why?
• Favorite outdoor activity for kids ? Discuss your favorite exercise and why?
• If you could have any pet worldwide, what would it be and why?
• Write about a proud moment. What made you proud?
• Imagine you are a superhero. How would you help others with your superpower?
• Describe your favorite holiday and why. Family and friend traditions?
• If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
• Recall a problem-solving experience. Describe the issue and your solution.
• Write a story about a talking fish. What kind of fish is it, and what adventures does it go on?
• Imagine you are a chef. Write about your favorite recipe and how you make it.

Second grade journal prompts can inspire young writers to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. By providing a variety of 2nd grade journal topics, parents and teachers can encourage their students to explore different writing styles and develop their own unique voices.

10 Prompts for Descriptive Writing for Second Graders

Writing ideas for 2nd grade can range from descriptive writing to narrative writing, providing opportunities for skill-building and growth. Here are 10 descriptive writing prompts for second graders to inspire their creativity and imagination:

• Describe your favorite toy in detail. What color is it? What does it feel like? What sounds does it make?
• Imagine you are on a trip to the beach. Describe the sand, the waves, and the sun. How do they make you feel?
• Describe your favorite animal. What does it look like? What does it eat? Where does it live?
• Write a description of your bedroom. What color are the walls? What kind of furniture do you have? What’s on your bed?
• Envision a magical forest. Describe your surroundings. Animals? Any special plants or trees?
• Describe your favorite food. What does it smell like? What does it taste like? What ingredients are in it?
• Imagine you are in a haunted house. Describe the creaky floors, the cobwebs, and the spooky sounds. What do you see?
• Describe your best friend. What do they look like? What do they like to do? What’s their favorite thing to eat?
• Imagine you are in outer space. Describe the planets, stars, and galaxies. What do they look like? What colors do you see?
• Describe your dream vacation. Where would you go? What would you do? What would you see?

How to Assist Second-Grade Students in Developing Writing Skills?

The research paper “The Effect of Creative Writing Prompts on Students’ Written Expression in a Second Grade Classroom” suggests that incorporating writing prompts in the classroom and at home can be an effective strategy to help second-grade students develop their writing skills and foster a love for writing. It is an opportunity to encourage them to express their thoughts and ideas creatively and build their confidence as writers. As parents and teachers, we can utilize this to help our second-graders develop their writing skills and build a passion for writing. 

“Writing is an act of faith, not a trick of grammar.” – E.B. White

Here are a few actionable tips to help your child become an excellent writer using 2nd grade writing prompts.

• Start by teaching the basics of sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation.
• Set realistic goals and gradually increase the difficulty of writing prompts or journal entries to challenge your child’s writing skills.
• Provide constructive feedback to help your child improve their writing skills and boost their confidence.
• Incorporate 2nd grade journal prompts regularly in classroom activities and at home to improve your child’s writing fluency and confidence.

Using these tips and incorporating writing prompts into your child’s learning journey can have a significant impact on their writing performance and motivation. 

Celebrating the Journey of 100 Fun Writing Prompts for 2nd-Grade

As parents and teachers, we can play an essential role in nurturing the writing skills of our 2nd graders. By using 2nd grade writing prompts we can encourage our young writers to express themselves in a creative and thoughtful manner. It’s important to note that writing prompts are not just limited to creative writing, they can also be used to explore various topics and encourage critical thinking. In a recent article published by The New York Times , the benefits of using writing prompts have been highlighted as a tool to motivate and engage students. By incorporating prompts into classroom activities such as a mock debate assignment, teachers can help students develop their writing skills, critical thinking abilities, and overall academic performance. 

“Writing prompts are a great way to stimulate your mind and push your writing to new heights.” – Steve Alcorn

So let’s make writing fun and exciting for our 2nd graders by providing them with a variety of writing prompts, and let’s encourage them to write with passion, curiosity, and creativity. Together, we can help our young writers unlock their full potential and become confident and effective communicators.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can these prompts help 2nd grade students.

These 2nd grade writing prompts can help students in several ways. They can help students develop their writing skills by giving them a specific topic to write about and encouraging them to use their imagination. They can also help students learn about different topics and express their thoughts and feelings.

How can teachers or parents use these prompts with their students/children?

Teachers or parents can use these prompts as writing assignments for their students/children. They can give the students/children a prompt and ask them to write a story or a paragraph about it. Teachers or parents can also use the prompts as conversation starters to encourage students/children to talk about different topics and practice their speaking skills.

Are there any resources available to accompany these prompts?

Yes, there are many resources available online that can accompany these prompts. For example, teachers or parents can find graphic organizers, writing templates, and other resources that can help students organize their thoughts and ideas.

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When my friend is sad, I can help by _____.

Second grade is a sweet spot in the continuum of elementary school. Students have figured out how to “do school”. They’ve learned a wide variety of foundational skills and are able to work independently. Second grade writers typically understand the basics of creating words, sentences, and paragraphs. They are now learning to put it together while adding creative details and juicy vocabulary to their work. Here are 25 second grade writing prompts that will inspire your students to practice the skills they’ve learned so far.

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1. My favorite book character is_____ because_____.

2. If I were a wild animal I would be a _____ because_____.

3. Tell about three things that you do well.

4. The hardest thing I’ve ever done is _____.

5. Tell your favorite story about when you were a baby.

6. I want to learn more about_____.

7. When my friend is sad, I can help by _____.

8. When I grow up, I hope to be _____.

9. If you found a magic wand, what would you do with it?

10. Describe a room in your house using ten different words.

11. How would you help a new student in your class?

12. How do you play your favorite game?

13. A long, long time ago…_____.

14. Would you rather be able to fly like a seagull or swim like a dolphin? Why?

15. What is your favorite thing with wheels?

16. How do you make your favorite sandwich?

17. The best thing about my teacher is _____ because _____.

18. The type of weather I like best is _____ . Tell three things you like to do in that weather.

19. Should a second grader have a pet? Why or why not?

20. Would you rather read a book or watch a movie? Why?

21. What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite?

22. Give directions from your home to a place you go.

23. What would you tell a first grader about second grade?

24. When I am bored, I like to _____.

25. If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to_____ because_____.

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Writing Sentences Worksheets for Grade 2 Students

We have an entirely new section for grade 2 students to focus on learning to write sentences .

Trace and write sentences

This first set of worksheets has students practicing tracing and printing sentences .

Practice fragment vs full sentence

Students discern fragments from full sentences in these worksheets.

Write fragments into full sentences

Students are given fragments and are asked to write them as full sentences .

Match subject and predicate

In these worksheets, students match subjects to predicates to complete sentences. They then rewrite the sentences.

Write subjects and predicates

Students are prompted to write sentences with defined subjects and predicates .

Unscramble words to make sentences

This is a classic writing exercise. Students write sentences from scrambled words .

Sentence starters

Prompted with sentence starters , students write their own endings.

Write full sentences

Equipped with a chart of nouns and verbs, students write full sentences with two nouns and one verb.

Simple to compound sentences practice

In these exercises, students combine two simple sentences into a compound sentence .

Is it a simple or a compound sentence?

Students read sentences and determine if they are simple or compound sentences .

Compound to simple sentences practice

Now, students work on splitting compound sentences into two simple sentences .

Complex sentences worksheets

In these worksheets, students work on complex sentences . They are given independent clauses and dependent clauses to match. They then rewrite the complex sentences.

Declarative sentences worksheets

Declarative sentences provide information about something. Students are prompted to write declarative sentences about an image .

Imperative sentences worksheets

Imperative sentences are instructions, orders or requests. Students write three imperative sentences related to an image.

Interrogative sentences worksheets

Interrogative sentences ask questions. Again, students are provided with an image and asked to write three interrogative sentences about that picture.

Exclamatory sentences worksheets

Exclamatory sentences express strong emotions. Provided with a picture, students write three exclamatory sentences .

Practice the four types of sentences

Finally, students write all four types of sentences as they are prompted by questions and images.

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Do your students need help finishing a paragraph? This post will not only show you how to teach CLOSING SENTENCES , it will also show you ways to help your students be creative with their closing sentences by writing CLINCHERS . It is part of a STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® series of mini-lessons for writer’s workshop designed to scaffold through the writing process. This lesson is for ending a paragraph, not a concluding sentence to an essay. That will come later in the writing mini-lesson series! If you haven’t covered topic sentences and relevant details, go back to TOPIC SENTENCES first!

MINI LESSON #7:  CLOSING SENTENCES is the third lesson for paragraph writing.

A closing sentence is the concluding sentence. Every paragraph needs an ending. It closes the door to the paragraph! It is the bottom bun of the burger!

• It summarizes the main ideas or feeling of a paragraph.
• It is not a relevant detail in the paragraph.
• It restates the topic sentence.
• Use a “clincher” to be creative with the closing sentence!  (question, humor, excitement, or a future thought)

Paragraph:   Fall is my favorite season. The weather is perfect for outside activities. I like going on hikes with my brother and fishing with my dad. I look forward to the smell of a fire and the taste of burnt marshmallows. I love fall weather!

2. TAKE NOTES

Students should take notes and write examples of closing sentences. Use interactive notes in a notebook form or digital form. It will help students establish ownership and have an effective resource to guide them when writing paragraphs in the future.

3. GO DEEPER

This is a great opportunity for teaching or differentiating with CLINCHERS . Clinchers are closing sentences that are more creative.

4. PRACTICE

Provide students with practice. Practice, Practice, Practice! Scaffold the practice. First, students identify closing sentences in paragraphs. Then students can write their own closing sentences or clinchers. This can be done by giving prompts and only writing the closing sentence or clincher for each prompt. It can also be used with the previous lessons, so students can build paragraphs from the topic sentence and relevant details that were already formed. When this lesson, they will have all the components of a paragraph for those prompts! Continue with the graphic organizers to keep the flow of the lessons. This is the bottom bun!

Task cards and self-check slides are a great way to give students extra practice in centers or at home.

5. APPLY AND SHARE

Provide a prompt or have students brainstorm ideas for a paragraph. Students now have all the skills necessary to write an effective paragraph. After students write a paragraph , focus on the closing sentence.  OR give students a paragraph without the closing sentence and have them add it.

After everyone is finished, students can present their paragraphs in groups or whole group and other students can  point out the closing sentence . Discuss how they close the door to the paragraph and restate the main idea.

6. ASSESS AND TRACK

I hope this helps you and your students (or child) understand how to write a paragraph!!!!

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