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For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a writing sentences activity using words that contain Latin roots. In this Latin roots lesson, 6th graders write words containing Latin roots. Students then write the words into sentences.
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Scrambled Paragraphs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars examine the structure of paragraphs. In this writing skills lesson, students examine a scrambled paragraph with no formatting or punctuation. Young scholars rearrange the text to create a well-developed paragraph.
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Write to Music

For Teachers 4th
Students improve their creative writing skills. In this writing skills lesson, students learn about picture captions, story writing, critiques, poems, reports, letter writing, creative writing, and a rap poem.
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Beginning Sentence Completion 12

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and select the best word to complete the sentences. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Beginning, Middle, End in Paragraph Writing

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this descriptive writing activity, students use the titles to each page to write a beginning, middle, and ending paragraph for each title. Students write 5 stories.
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Sequential Writing

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this writing instructions worksheet, students use sequential order to write instructions for brushing their teeth. Students write what to do first, next, then, and finally.
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Bottom of the Ninth and Down by Four

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students use the prompt 'It was the bottom of the ninth and we were down by four runs,' to write a short story.
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Complete the Sentences Intermediate Level

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this sentence completion activity, students choose the best option to complete the sentences. Students complete 10 sentences.
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Writing Descriptions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing descriptions worksheet, students write a description of the person pictured. Students write about her physical description and mood. Students then write 3 or more descriptions for students in their class.
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Winter Fun

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing skills worksheet, students write 3 statements about the picture of winter fun. Students then write 3 questions about the picture.
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Beginning Sentence Completion 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and choose the best word or words to complete the 12 sentences.
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Writing Postcards

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this writing skills learning exercise, students imagine they are visiting Antarctica and write a postcard home about their experiences. Students use the picture for help.
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Dragon

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this coloring page learning exercise, students color the picture of the dragon. Students write a story to match the picture. Students enhance their fine motor and writing skills.
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Writing Conventions: Singing Watermelon

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this writing and drawing practice worksheet, students study the picture of the singing watermelon and add to the picture by drawing more to the picture's story. Students then write 3 sentences about the picture.
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Writing Conventions

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this writing conventions worksheet, students read each question, circle the first letter of the sentence, and draw a line under the ending punctuation for the 7 sentences.
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The Birthday Party

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing skills worksheet, students read the first part of a story titled 'The Birthday Party.' Students finish the story by writing the ending on the provided lines.
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The 4th of July

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing skills worksheet, students read the first part of a story titled 'The 4th of July.' Students finish the story by writing the ending on the provided lines.
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Spooky Story

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders write a Halloween story. In this combined technology and writing lesson, 2nd graders create a Halloween picture using KidPix, insert it into Microsoft Word, and then write a story to correspond with the picture.
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See and Hear T-Graph

For Students 4th - 5th
In this brainstorming worksheet, students brainstorm for a topic to write about using the graphic organizer. Students then list what they would see or hear for the topic.
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Vegetables

For Students 1st - 2nd
In these writing and vocabulary skills worksheets, students identify the pictures of the various vegetables and then write sentences for each vegetable.
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Writing a Comparison/Contrast Paragraph: Using Vivid Verbs

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vivid verbs worksheet, students complete three activities that help them use strong, vivid verbs in the comparison and contrast writing.
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Focus on Writing a Persuasive Letter

For Students 5th - 6th
In this persuasive writing worksheet, learners combine sentences to help them write a persuasive letter. Students complete three activities for sentence combining.
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ESL Verb Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In these verb and writing worksheets, students use the pictures of the various actions to help them write sentences about the actions in each picture.
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Paragraph Parts

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this paragraph part instructional activity, students read the paragraphs and then draw an arrow to the start of each paragraph. Students underline a sentence and then find the main idea of the paragraph.