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This 2nd grade bundle of narrative, opinion, and informative writing units includes everything you need to incorporate writing into your second-grade literacy centers! This resource is designed with standards-based research and includes mini-lessons to use as a review, suggested mentor text and online resources, academic vocabulary posters, anchor charts, seasonal writing prompts, and center activities.
⭐️⭐️ Narrative Writing Prompts Graphic Organizers and Centers ⭐️⭐️
This mini-unit includes everything you need to incorporate narrative writing into your second grade literacy centers! This resource is designed with standards-based research and includes two mini-lessons to use as a review, suggested mentor text and online resources, academic vocabulary posters, anchor chart, and seasonal writing prompts.
These writing centers includes seasonal writing prompt choice boards for personal narratives and imaginative narratives. The writing prompts and publishing paper include vocabulary word banks to assist young writers in brainstorming ideas and spelling words while writing.
In addition, students can edit their work with the self-editing checklists. This narrative writing center is perfect for whole class writing, small group writing, literacy center activities, homework, or as a meaningful writing activity when you have a substitute teacher.
Resources Included:
- Unpacking the standard & notes for the teacher
- Suggested mentor text & Online resources
- Mini-Lessons for Personal narrative & Imaginative narrative
- Academic vocabulary teaching posters
- Graphic Organizers (multiple options to differentiate)
- Publishing Paper- primary lined and regular lined with temporal word bank
- Personal narrative seasonal prompt choices (6 each Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) PRINTABLE & DIGITAL (GOOGLE SLIDES)
- Imaginative narrative seasonal fiction titles choices (6 each Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) PRINTABLE & DIGITAL (GOOGLE SLIDES)
- Rubrics (Personal narrative and Imaginative narrative)
- Prompt images to upload to SEESAW if desired
- Story Sharing (SL 2.1) Expectations & Feedback Sentence Starters for editing with peers
⭐️⭐️ Opinion Writing Prompts Graphic Organizers & Centers ⭐️⭐️
This mini-unit includes everything you need to incorporate opinion writing into your 2nd grade literacy centers! This resource is designed with standards-based research and includes a mini-lesson to use as a review, suggested mentor text and online resources, academic vocabulary posters, anchor chart, graphic organizers and seasonal writing prompts.
Each prompt comes with differentiated publishing paper that has a story specific vocabulary word bank to assist young writers in brainstorming ideas and spelling words while writing. In addition, students can edit their work with the self-editing checklists.
This opinion writing center is perfect for whole class writing, small group writing, literacy center activities, homework, or as a meaningful writing activity when you have a substitute teacher.
Resources Included:
- Unpacking the standard & notes for the teacher
- Suggested mentor text & online resources
- Mini-Lesson
- Academic vocabulary teaching posters
- Anchor chart
- Generic graphic organizers & publishing paper (for any topic)
- Book review graphic organizer & publishing paper
- Seasonal writing prompts (6 Fall, 6 Winter, 6 Summer, 6 Spring 4 Anytime of the Year) PRINTABLE & DIGITAL (GOOGLE SLIDES uploaded PLUS Seesaw images included if you want to upload)
- Would You Rather? Conversational Opinion Center
⭐️⭐️ Informative Writing Prompts Graphic Organizers & Centers ⭐️⭐️
This mini-unit includes everything you need to incorporate informative writing into your 2nd grade literacy centers! This resource is designed with standards based research and includes a mini-lesson to use as a review, suggested mentor text and online resources, academic vocabulary posters, anchor chart, graphic organizers and seasonal writing prompts.
Each prompt comes with publishing paper that has a story specific vocabulary word bank to assist young writers in brainstorming ideas and spelling words while writing.
In addition, students can edit their work with the self-editing checklists. This informative writing center is perfect for whole class writing, small group writing, literacy center activities, homework, or as a meaningful writing activity when you have a substitute teacher.
Resources Included:
- Unpacking the standard & notes for the teacher
- Suggested mentor text & online resources
- Mini-Lesson
- Academic vocabulary teaching posters
- Anchor chart
- Generic graphic organizers & publishing paper (for any topic)
- Seasonal writing prompts (5 Fall, 5 Winter, 5 Summer, 5 Spring) PRINTABLE & DIGITAL (GOOGLE SLIDES uploaded PLUS Seesaw images included if you want to upload)
- Roll-a-topic writing center
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Christina –
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Sarah F. –
My students liked this resource. I loved the word bank that was included with the writing assignments. My students found this to be extremely useful. I will be looking into more resources from the same seller!
Lainie M. –
So far I’ve only used the opinion lessons, but the kids absolutely love it! This resource made teaching opinion writing so much easier. I can’t wait to use the rest!
Laura H. –
I love the posters and the sample paragraph for each genre.
Elizabeth C. –
Thank you! Just what I was looking for to use in my classroom.
Violet A. –
The “2nd Grade Writing Centers Bundle” is a writing teacher’s dream come true. With its comprehensive and standards-based approach, this bundle offers an all-inclusive set of resources for narrative, opinion, and informative writing units tailored to second-grade students. As educators, we know the importance of integrating writing into literacy centers, and this bundle provides everything needed to seamlessly incorporate writing instruction into your classroom.
Each unit within the bundle is meticulously designed to address specific writing genres while catering to diverse learning styles. The narrative writing unit kicks off with engaging mini-lessons, suggested mentor texts, and academic vocabulary posters. These resources set the stage for young writers to flourish. The variety of graphic organizers, seasonal writing prompts, and differentiated publishing paper empowers students to develop their personal and imaginative narratives with creativity and confidence. The inclusion of self-editing checklists ensures that students take ownership of their work, fostering important skills in the writing process.
Transitioning to opinion writing, the bundle continues its exceptional approach. The mini-lesson, mentor text recommendations, and academic vocabulary posters create a supportive foundation for crafting compelling opinions. The use of generic graphic organizers, book review templates, and seasonal writing prompts provide the versatility needed to address various opinion-writing topics. The unique “Would You Rather?” conversational opinion center adds a dynamic element to the writing process, sparking engaging discussions and fostering critical thinking.
The informative writing unit completes this trio of excellence. Following the same pattern of comprehensive design, it guides students through the process of crafting informative pieces with clarity and coherence. The integration of academic vocabulary posters, anchor charts, and graphic organizers ensures that students grasp the essential components of informative writing. The inclusion of story-specific vocabulary word banks in publishing paper enhances students’ ability to brainstorm ideas and refine their spelling skills. The “Roll-a-topic” writing center injects an element of fun, allowing students to explore various informative topics through chance.
The digital component of this bundle, compatible with Google Slides and Seesaw, brings modernity and accessibility to writing instruction. Whether you’re targeting a specific genre, facilitating whole class writing, or creating meaningful literacy center activities, this bundle provides the tools necessary to empower your students as proficient and confident writers.
The “2nd Grade Writing Centers Bundle” is a treasure trove of resources that eases the integration of writing instruction into your classroom. It doesn’t just teach writing; it fosters a lifelong love for it. With its meticulous organization, diverse range of resources, and alignment with standards, this bundle empowers both teachers and students on the journey to becoming proficient, creative, and expressive writers.
Jennifer W. –
I love this resource and how it provides mentor texts to go with the forms of writing.
WisdomandCourage –
Being new to grade 2, this writing unit was perfect and easy to implement. I love the differentiation in this unit. It is perfect for whole group, independent work, and small group. I love that they are scaffolded for below, on, and above level to meet the needs of my students. My students were engaged. It was set up amazing and it was very easy to use.
Breann Crocker –
Great way to engage second graders in the different genres of writing.
Doris C. –
This resource really helped me at my school where we have to produce writing every week and change our writing bulletin boards every two weeks. Thank you so much!!
Denis G. –
I am completely satisfied with this comprehensive and well organized product. Well worth the price!
Angie G. –
My students loved using these during our center time.
Jennifer B. –
I used this resource as a supplement when teaching writing.
Samantha C. –
This is a great resource to use for teaching writing. There were great topics to use for each of the types as well as graphic organizers that were easy to use and follow for the students.
Molly K. –
I love your products! This is the perfect resource to help fill in the gaps of our opinion UoS 😉
Kelli A. –
My second graders love the prompts. They’re perfect for choice time and I’m the spot writing. The lessons are perfect for teaching the genres!
Tiffany Z. –
These writing prompts are wonderful! Love the word banks and the checklist included in each.
natalie V. –
My students love this resource and I can’t wait to use it next year.
Wanda Cox (verified owner) –
Excellent resource! I can’t say enough about this resource! I am currently teaching Reading to K-5th grade. With the two year lack in skills, I have to teach phonics to ALL grade levels. o many of my students have benefited from the writing bundle to help improve their writing.
Dinora A. –
Great resource to engage students during writing block!