This bundle offers differentiated paragraph writing resources for 2nd and 3rd graders, with simpler instructions and larger writing lines for younger students, and more detailed instructions and smaller lines for older students. Includes prompts, clip art, and Common Core Standards alignment.
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Differentiate paragraph writing for 2nd and 3rd graders with this how to write a paragraph bundle! This bundle includes resources that include standards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade!
The prompts are mostly the same, but the 1-2 set has simpler instruction text and larger writing lines, and grade-appropriate clip art. The 3-5 set has smaller, more detailed text and smaller lines for longer student input as well as clip art for older students.
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Great for differentiation in 2nd and 3rd grade!
Here’s what teachers are saying:
✏️ “I really appreciate the margin notes and checklists to keep kids on track and help them self-assess throughout the process. The handouts even come with a section that lets them track their progress through the writing process. This is something I was not sure how to manage when I was in the classroom before distance learning began, and I am so excited to have a product that is so organized and includes information that promotes students’ independence during our writing block. I am excited to use this next year.” -Shantrell C.
✏️ “This has been a great tool to use with my students. I recently found out this is something my third grade team has been using, so it has been nice to have consistency within the building. Plus I bought both 1-2 and 3-4, so I can differentiate for my 3/4 grade students.” -Emilie U.
✏️ “These writing prompts and organizers are an awesome resource for developing writing skills. I used them in class at school, and am so happy they are now digital so I can continue using them as we transition to remote learning. The different pages provided for each step in the writing process are really awesome.” -Drew H.
Common Core Standards:
CCSSW.1.1
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
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.1.5
With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
CCSSW.1.8
With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
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.2.2
Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSSW.2.3
Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
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.2.8
Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
CCSSW.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
CCSSW.3.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSSW.3.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
CCSSW.3.4
With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.
CCSSW.3.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
CCSSW.3.8
Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
CCSSW.3.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
CCSSW.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
CCSSW.4.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSSW.4.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
CCSSW.4.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSSW.4.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
CCSSW.4.8
Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; take notes and categorize information, and provide a list of sources.
CCSSW.4.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
CCSSW.5.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
CCSSW.5.1a
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
CCSSW.5.1b
Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
CCSSW.5.1c
Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
CCSSW.5.1d
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
CCSSW.5.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSSW.5.2a
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSSW.5.2b
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
CCSSW.5.2c
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
CCSSW.5.2d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CCSSW.5.2e
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
CCSSW.5.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
CCSSW.5.3a
Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
CCSSW.5.3b
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
CCSSW.5.3c
Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.
CCSSW.5.3d
Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
CCSSW.5.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSSW.5.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
CCSSW.5.10
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
CCSSW.3.1a
Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
CCSSW.3.1b
Provide reasons that support the opinion.
CCSSW.3.1c
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
CCSSW.3.1d
Provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSSW.3.2a
Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSSW.3.2b
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details.
CCSSW.3.2c
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
CCSSW.3.2d
Provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSSW.3.3a
Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
CCSSW.3.3c
Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order.
CCSSW.3.3d
Provide a sense of closure.
CCSSW.4.1a
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
CCSSW.4.1b
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
CCSSW.4.1c
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
CCSSW.4.1d
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
CCSSW.4.2b
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
CCSSW.4.2c
Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because).
CCSSW.4.2d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CCSSW.4.2e
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
CCSSW.4.3a
Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
CCSSW.4.3b
Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
CCSSW.4.3c
Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
CCSSW.4.3d
Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
CCSSW.4.3e
Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
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Rachel Lynette is a published author of over 120 nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, as well as several teacher resource books. She has written for publishers such as Harcourt, Thompson-Gale, Rosen, Children’s Press, Evan-Moor, Kagan, and several others. This resource reflects more than a decade of professional writing experience.
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The Gilded Classroom –
Loved the way the writing process is broken down. easy to use. Thanks!
Jennifer Nieradka –
I’ve been using this resource to help students build their ideas and organize their writing. The prompts are engaging, I absolutely love the format of the graphic organizer and the variety of options available. It’s been a great success in my interventions.
Rachel P. –
I use these all the time in my classroom, at least once a week. It is great that it is already differentiated.
Teaching Young Hearts and Minds –
My students really struggle with writing in general. Writing a paragraph? Forget it! I decided to make it simpler and buy this resource. Even though I teach 4th grade I used the 2nd grade one because my students are so low. They really enjoy it and I love the way they feel more confident when they write!
Rahima D. –
I love that there’s so many topics to choose form that are relevant to what kids can connect to. I also appreciate the differentiated sheets; some of my Grade 5’s still need the dotted lines because they print larger but it was nice that they were doing the exact same assignment as the rest of the group.
BobbiJo G. –
excellent resource for paragraph writing – side notes are very helpful to support student learning and checking in as they go with their writing – the benefit of the bundle is that I have students at various levels in the same grade and this resource allows them all to participate and saves me time from having to find or create comparable activities – worth the purchase!
Denise W. –
I used this to help support my ELL students and build stronger writing skills. The students were very engaged and loved writing about their favorite animal! I’m super excited to use more of these for my groups! Thank you for sharing such an amazing product!
Tyler B. –
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH> My kids’ writing skills are LOW this year due to extended online learning and I am loving how this resource breaks it down so well for them and me. I am absolutely loving it.
Brittney M. –
I love this packet so much. It is so helpful to have weekly paragraph writings ready to go and put in my lesson plans. The kids love them, too, and it is so helpful that there are ways to use this with all of my students!
Charles V. –
Just what I was looking for to help my students with the writing process for paragraphs.