2nd grade creative writing scaffolded notes

Use this story frame to have students author their own Monster books using adjectives, adjectives, and more adjectives! The 12 page file includes a graphic organizer, a one-page word bank of adjectives grouped into categories such as words that describe color, words that describe texture, and words that describe size and shape, etc., and the entire story frame. Finished student books will be 8.5 x 5.5 (half sheet in size).

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Grades:

K - 3rd

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Transition Words for Narrative Writing

Created by

April Martin

Here's a 1-page quick tool/cheat sheet for students to use when writing any narrative!Here are the categories: Time Transitions, Place Transitions, Add Information, Show Similarities, Show Location, To Convey a Sequence & Shift in Time/Setting, To Build Suspense, and Show Time.

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Printables, Scaffolded Notes, Posters

Grades:

2nd - 12th

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Super Sentences PACK

Created by

Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing

Use these cute scaffolds to help students develop the skills necessary to write complex sentences and answer the who, what , where, why, and how.

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Worksheets, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

Memoir Graphic Organizer

Created by

Cafe au Literacy

This organizer is a great way to teach students how to write memoirs and personal narratives!

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

W.5.3

Ways to Spell Words Mini Anchor Chart

Created by

Mrs Dana Bulman

Great for student folders or as a tool for students to use while in writer's workshop!

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Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Posters

Grades:

K - 2nd

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Writing Bookmarks: ARMS & CUPS Editing and Revising Checklist

Created by

missallenapple

These bookmarks are designed for your students to use when editing and revising their writing. Get them to wear their Writer's Eyes and check for ARMS & CUPS.How to use this resource: These bookmarks are a fantastic tool and scaffold to use during writing lessonsStudents will learn how to both edit and revise their writing using the simple ARMS and CUPS acronyms.They can be printed two to a page and cut and laminated ready for your students.When to use this resource: During independent writi

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Handouts, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

Grades:

2nd - 5th

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Teeny Tiny: An Adapatation of the Old English Ghost Tale

Created by

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

This template was created to assist students in creating their own version of the original Ghost Tale entitled "The Teeny Tiny Woman". This 30 page pdf file includes a graphic organizer, 2 completed student samples, the template for students to fill in, an "About the Author page" and Story Title pages. This template can also be used to reinforce proper use of pronouns. Enjoy!

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Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Creative Writing, Spanish, Writing

Organizador gráfico para una trama

Created by

Maestra Rugiente

Este organizador gráfico ayuda a los estudiantes a crear una historia bien escrita con una trama que se desarrolla lentamente.

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Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

Differentiated S.C.A.M.P.E.R. Scaffold to create a Fairy Tale

Created by

Little Learners 2

Provided is the scaffold S.C.A.M.P.E.R. that has a guideline that explains what each section includes. As well as, three different forms of a differentiated worksheet for students to get started on writing their own Fairy Tales. Form A allows students to have a checklist and to begin writing.Form B is more prompted in order to help students who need more assistance and structure in their writing.Form C is for those students who need examples in front of them and even more scaffolding and prompti

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 8th

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CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.5

, RL.2.6

, W.2.3

Perfect Paragraphs for the Primary Grades: February

Created by

This PERFECT PARAGRAPH pack is fashioned after my SUPER SENTENCES. Instead of Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How... these templates have students either creating a Topic sentence, 3 Detail sentences, and a Closing or... an Introduction sentence followed by sentences beginning with First, Next, Then and closing with Finally. When they have finished completing the template they will have a 5 sentence paragraph! Each page in this 100+ page pdf file features a different picture/theme to inspi

Subjects:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Scaffolded Notes

Grades:

1st - 3rd

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December Super Sentence Pack

Created by

34 "Super Sentence" frames for the month of December... The pack includes Christmas, Hanakkah and Winter Activities. Use these templates to scaffold student writing. Templates are designed from simple: Who? Did What? to complex: When? Who? Did What? How? and Why? to allow for differentiation or to be used at different grade levels. Enjoy!

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Worksheets, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

Grades:

1st - 3rd

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October Super Sentences

Created by

One way to get students to use more complex sentences when writing and make sure they grasp the concept of who, what, when, where, why, or how is to teach them to write SUPER SENTENCES. Begin by developing super sentences as a whole group. Once students have had several opportunities to practice with you, move on to small group or partners. You may even want to make it a competition to see which group can craft the most creative and grammatically correct SUPER sentence. You will be surprised h

Subjects:

Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes, Centers

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Student Brainstorming - Interactive Writing Wheel

Created by

Madly Learning

Are you struggling to find a way to engage your students in story writing? If you are tired of students complaining that they do not know what to write about then these writing wheels are your answer. If you want to help students brainstorm ideas with the necessary support to write strong and captivating stories, check out this resource. Our Differentiated Writing Brainstorming Wheel are the perfect solutions. These resources support differentiated instruction for story writing in your classroo

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Scaffolded Notes, Centers

Opinion Writing Guide, Graphic Organizer, & Rubric Templates - Print & Digital

Created by

Sally Hansen - Purposeful Plans

Are you struggling to teach your students how to write an opinion essay? This editable guided writing resource has everything you need to teach engaging and effective writing lessons! These structured essay outlines, graphic organizers, rubrics, checklists, and anchor charts break down the writing process into manageable steps.This how-to writing strategies guide with easy-to-follow writing materials feature detailed scaffolding steps that will guide your students on what to write, how to add in

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.2.1

, W.3.1

, W.3.4

, W.4.1

, W.4.4

...

Also included in: Opinion Essay Writing Guide, Rubric, Graphic Organizer, & Peer Editing Templates

Adapting Fairy Tale Writing Graphic Organizer

Created by

WayofJen187

This goes with the 3rd Grade Writing Unit by Lucy Caulkins, Unit 4 Adapting Fairy Tales. After exploring fairy tale adaptations (see note sheet on my page), you can guide students through planning their own fairy tale adaptation. They can plan out characters, back story, and the sequence of events.

Subjects:

Thematic Unit Plans, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

Grades:

2nd - 4th

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CCSS:

W.3.3

Writing Workshop -- Adapted Fairy Tale Writing Checklist -- Editable

Created by

AttractiveAcademics

This checklist is aligned with Lucy Calkin's third grade fairy tale writing lessons.Edit your revision and editing skills to fit your classroom!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.3.3

, W.3.2c

, W.3.3a

, W.3.3b

, W.3.3c

...

Narrative (Imaginative) Writing Toolkit Placemat

Created by

SeaStarsCreate

The perfect tool to help your students ease into narrative writing. Print in A4 or A3 and laminate for future use.Include:- Structure of Narrative Writing- Sentence Starters ideas- Language features:AdjectivesNounsVerbsAdverbsMetaphorsSmiliesPersonificationOnomatopoeia Tense (Point of view)Using SpeechTime words- Think about (taken from NAPLAN Australia)Update: Now includes a differentiated placemat with punctuation, simplified font and sentence stater examples for lower students.

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Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Posters

Grades:

1st - 10th

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Writing Checklists for Seven Forms of Writing

Created by

The Unique Classroom

There are some basic features that need to be included in each form of writing. This resource aids students in the revising and editing stages of the writing process, to ensure they have each of those features. Each checklist for Personal Narrative, Opinion Writing, Informative Writing, Persuasive Writing, Fictional Narrative, Descriptive Writing, and Response Writing is available in either a color-coded or original black-and-white version. They are printed on half sheets, saving you paper! Plus

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Creative Writing, EFL - ESL - ELD, Writing-Essays

OREO: Opinion Writing Outline (Updated with Second Page)

Created by

Lil' Sunshine Tools

The OREO format for Opinion Writing is wisely used in our classrooms. This Opinion Writing Outline, using OREO, allows for the students to plan their writing piece accordingly and purposefully. I used color combinations that will scaffold the lesson nicely for ELL and Special Education students. I have also attached a final publishing sheet to wrap up the writing. *Please note the larger box for the "Example" part as suggested by colleagues. Thank you, always listening.

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Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

The Twelve Days of...A Story Frame for Elementary Students

Created by

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Use this story frame to have students create their own version of the traditional Twelve Days of Christmas. A little difficult for your students? Then why not use it as a whole group activity or assign one page per child to create a class book. Students simply fill in the blanks to create their own rendition of the 12 days of ... Christmas, Winter, School, etc. Of course, plenty of space is also provided for students to illustrate each of the 12 days. A pre-writing/planning sheet is also include

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Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

Animal Information Report Template

Created by

Teaching with Miss Jane

An animal information report research template including classification, diet, habitat, appearance, interesting facts and a diagram!

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Research, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

May Super Sentences

Created by

One way to get students to use more complex sentences when writing and make sure they grasp the concept of who, what, when, where, why, or how is to teach them to write SUPER SENTENCES. Begin by developing super sentences as a whole group. Once students have had several opportunities to practice with you, move on to small group or partners. You may even want to make it a competition to see which group can craft the most creative and grammatically correct SUPER sentence. You will be surprised h

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