Free Writing Worksheets for 2nd Grade Students
Our free, printable 2nd-grade writing worksheets help students develop a solid foundation for their writing skills. These worksheets prompt creative ideas and guide your students to transform their ideas into a simple storyline. We offer writing practices that will help students add detail to their writing with the use of adjectives and adverbs. Writing checklists are also available to make story editing and revising a breeze for your second-graders. Browse through our collection of resources below. Feel free to download and print all of the 2nd-grade worksheets you need
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2-3: WRITING A CONCLUSION
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59+ 2nd Grade Writing Prompts (+ Free Worksheets)
Keep on reading for a list of fun, educational and easy 2nd-grade writing prompts designed to interest any youngster.
When it comes to the 2nd grade, we all know that learning new words, spelling and legible handwriting is all-important. Bur rather than, asking students to just write their own name beautifully or to learn a list of words – could there be a more fun way of improving these skills? And the answer is yes. Through carefully thought-out writing prompts designed to peak your student’s interests, you could slowly, but surely increase your students interest in writing altogether.
Writing Struggles
Writing prompts for the second-grade students need to be detailed, and clearly state what is required. Something as simple as ‘write a short story about a dragon who loves to eat doughnuts’ – won’t cut it for most 2nd graders. You need to break this writing task down. A better prompt to give your students is, ‘write the opening sentence to a story about a dragon who loves to eat doughnuts.’ Here you are expected the child to only write down one sentence, which is a much more manageable task compared to asking the child to write a whole story.
At such a young age, developing a child’s creativity and imagination is key. Inside their little heads, they can tell great stories of fire-breathing dragons, superheroes and monsters. But putting it down on paper can be difficult for more children. Asking questions, and giving as many prompts as possible could really help the child write down their ideas, thoughts and feelings. At this point, you can worry less about sentence structure, punctuation and grammar, and encourage your child to be free with their writing!
59+ 2nd Grade Writing Prompts
This list of 2nd grade writing prompts is both fun and educational. Find the perfect writing ideas for 7 to 8 year-olds:
- What do you enjoy doing on the weekends? Try making a list of activities you do on the weekend, and pick your favourite to write about in detail.
- What is your favourite animal? What do you like most about this animal? Can you research and write down five facts about this animal?
- Complete the following sentence in three different ways: I feel sad when…
- Which weather do you prefer, sunny weather or rainy weather? Can you give at least two reasons for your answer?
- If you could make one wish, what would it be and why?
- What subject at school is your favourite? Why do you like this subject?
- Imagine that you find a baby dragon in your backyard. What is the first thing you would do with this dragon?
- Can you describe your house? Think about how many rooms it has. What does it look like on the outside? You can draw a picture of your house to go with your description.
- Complete this sentence in three different ways: When I am bored, I like to…
- Make a list of your top five favourite food of all time.
- When was the last time someone was nice to you? Who was this person? What did they do? How did you feel at the time?
- Describe the scariest monster in the world. What would it look like? How would it smell? What sorts of things does it like eating? Does it have any weaknesses?
- What was the last book you read? In this book, who was your favourite character? Which part of the book was your favourite, and which part did you not like as much? Out of 10 stars, how many stars would you give this book? 10 stars being the best and 1 star being the worse.
- Imagine you need to plan a birthday party for a friend. Make a list of things you would need for the party. And then create your own party invites. On the invites, you may want to think about the time of the party, location, food, entertainment and dress code.
- Can you make a list of five ways to help someone who is sad?
- Think about what happened yesterday. What was your favourite part of the day? And what was the worst part of the day?
- Make a list of groceries that your parents need to buy every week.
- Can you complete this sentence in three different ways: Once upon a time, there lived…
- Pick a random country in the world. Research and write down five fun facts about this country.
- Would you rather have a lot of friends or a lot of money? Can you provide a reason for your answer?
- Have you ever felt angry? If yes, can you describe the last time you were angry and the reasons why? If not, then have you seen someone else be angry? How did you feel when this person was angry?
- If you could have a superpower, what would it be and why?
- What are you most scared of, and why? How could you overcome this fear?
- Can you make a list of at least five words to describe yourself?
- What is the best thing about school? And what is the worst thing about school?
- What is your favourite colour? Why is this colour better than all the other colours?
- When was the last time you went to a park? Can you describe some of the activities you did while there?
- Why is eating breakfast important? Can you list three benefits of eating a good breakfast meal?
- Write a thank you letter to someone that you love. This could be a parent, a friend, a teacher or a sibling. What is the nicest thing they have done? How have they helped you?
- What is your favourite game to play in the playground? Can you explain one rule in this game? How does someone win in this game?
- Can you describe a tree in great detail? Look outside your window or find a picture of a tree. Using this image, describe the way this tree looks, its colours and shape.
- If you could have one pet, what animal would you choose and why?
- Imagine you find a secret door in your house. When you open this door, the first thing you see is…
- Which season is your favourite, Winter , Spring , Summer or Autumn? Why is this season your favourite?
- What is your dream job? Imagine in 20 years or so, what job do you want to be doing? What makes this job interesting?
- Complete this sentence in at least three ways: When I grow up, I will…
- Make a list of five things in your house that begin with the letter, ‘S’. Which one of these things is your favourite and why?
- When was the last time you learned something new? For example, learning to draw, or playing a new sport. Who taught you this skill? Was it difficult to learn?
- What is the most boring thing in the world? Think about some things that you hate doing. Why is this so boring?
- What is your favourite song to listen to, and why? Can you remember any of the lyrics? Try writing down your favourite line in the song.
- Can you remember a recent dream that you had? What do you remember seeing in this dream? Do you remember any sounds or voices?
- Write down some simple step-by-step instructions on how to make your favourite sandwich.
- Which holiday from the following list is your favourite: Christmas, Easter or Halloween? Can you explain your answer?
- What was the most recent movie you’ve seen? Did you enjoy this movie? What was your favourite part of the movie? And what was your least favourite part? Out of 10 stars, how many stars would you give this movie? 10 stars being the best and 1 star being the worse.
- Write down at least three things that you love about your family.
- Would you rather live on a pirate ship out at sea, or in a treehouse in a magical forest? Explain your choice.
- Can you remember a time when you felt embarrassed? What happened? Why did you feel this way?
- Pick one planet from the solar system, and write down five facts about this planet.
- Why do you think that sleeping is important? What happens when someone does not get enough sleep?
- What is the first thing you do when you come home from school or when school ends?
- If you were in charge of school lunch, what food would you serve? Create your own lunch menu.
- Would you rather have a dragon as a best friend or a magical wizard? Explain your choice.
- If someone was getting bullied at your school, what would you do?
- Complete the following sentence in three different ways: In my spare, time I love to…
- When was the last time you cried? What made you cry? What could you do to cheer yourself up when you are upset?
- Imagine that you meet a talking turtle at the seaside. What questions would you ask this turtle? What would the turtle say to you?
- Can you describe a dragon in detail? What powers does it have? What does it look like? Think about its weaknesses and what its name could be?
- What was the last present or gift you received? Who gave you think gift? How did you feel when you received it?
- Research and write down at least five fun facts about your own city or town. You could even create a leaflet about your town or city
- Imagine you turned into a cat. What kind of things would you do as a cat? Try writing a day in the life story of a cat’s life.
Free Printable: 2nd Grade Writing Prompts PDF Worksheet
This printable 2nd-grade writing prompts worksheet is great for your students. Print out and hand over to your students to keep in their own time! We have included some of the prompts from the list above in this PDF, with images to help visualise each prompt:
Did you find this list of 2nd grade writing prompts helpful? Let us know in the comments below!
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Writing Worksheets for 2nd Grade
You asked and we listened. Printable writing worksheets for 2nd grade students and writing prompt pdfs are here. Writing is an important part of a child’s education. What they learn as a child and how they learn it will stick with them throughout the rest of their lives.
Are your second graders writing or journaling on a regular basis? I hope so because after having them practice daily writing for just a couple of weeks, you’ll notice an improvement in your student’s writing skill development. You may also notice an improvement in their ability to present clear, cohesive reasoning for their beliefs.
To help support you in your efforts to provide children with the writing skills they need, we offer you the following free writing resources. Some of the resources are writing worksheets and others are printables. We also share a link to our favorite writing worksheets resource for second graders.
If you need fun ways to support your child’s writing skill development, you have come to the right place. We welcome you and hope you enjoy the resources on our blog.
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Second Grade Writing Prompts (This is where you can find the prompts from the printable pdf and discover even more great writing information for your 2nd grade child.)
Journaling is a rewarding activity for people of all ages and it’s one of the best ways to show kids that writing can be fun and full of imagination!
Use this writing prompts list for second-grade students as a fun way to get your class interested in daily writing and to help them develop their language skills.
I think you’ll enjoy the second-grade journal writing prompt ideas on our list. (They were created by a reader of ours named Trina.) The ideas will give your students the chance to imagine, reflect, and dream as they write!
36 Fun Daily Writing Prompts for Second Graders
For young students who have to focus on everything from school to sports to after-school activities, it can be tough to slow down and reflect on the aspects of their lives that form their identities. Fortunately, journaling gives second-graders the chance to express their thoughts and emotions on paper and to see where their feelings come from.
Writing is a powerful way for kids to grow more aware of themselves. In these new writing prompts for second-grade students, your class will make great use of their imaginations and creative spirits.
More Printable 2nd Grade Writing Worksheets Discover some fabulous resources brought to you by Great! Schools.
Writing Help & Tips
Use the tips below to improve the writing process for your young writer and help to keep them engaged.
1. Writing Is Important
Show your second grader why writing is important. You can do so by modeling the importance of writing. For example, when you write stuff down do so in front of your child.
You can make this more powerful by reading out-loud what you are recording as you are writing it. Explain the value writing offers in the situation. Do what you can to help your child see the value of writing.
2. Proper Writing Tools
Be sure your child has the proper writing tools. This means the correct writing paper for your child’s age. The paper could have lines, no lines, or a fun pattern on it that your child loves.
Children also enjoy writing with their very own “special” crayons, pencils, or markers. You could make getting your child’s writing tools a big deal. Let your second grader know their writing tools are valuable. After all, they support them in learning vital life skills.
3. Easy Access to Writing Tools
Leave plenty of paper, crayons, markers, and pencils available for your child to use whenever they are feeling creative. Encourage your kids to draw and scribble as much as they want to.
Further, mix it up and ask children to draw and write about activities they did that day. You want them to get used to writing things down, especially in this age of technology.
4. Encourage Writing
Encourage your child to write, write, write. Write when they are happy, when they are sad, and when they are not sure how they feel. Ask them to write funny stories or their name over and over again. You could have them trace the letters of their first name. Ask them to read back to you everything that they wrote.
To further encourage a child’s writing skill development, do not correct the child on the mistakes that he or she makes. Doing so could end up making them feel bad about writing. Remember, this is writing practice, not a test.
If you decide to go ahead and correct mistakes, you must be gentle. This will help your child feel a little better about your feedback and not take it to heart.
5. Make Learning Writing Fun!
Learning to write doesn’t have to be a hassle or boring for children, rather you can make it fun. When learning any new skill, it has to interest and engage a child.
Consider playing games together that involve writing. For example, you could play hangman or Scrabble. You could even create a word search that has your child’s name in it.
Don’t forget to encourage your grade 2 child to write some fun stories that will make you both laugh and be sure to encourage them to draw plenty of pictures if they are the more artistic type (or even if they aren’t!).
6. Reward Your Child’s Writing Efforts
When you are offering writing help for second graders, it is important that you reward your child when they do a great job. It could be with their favorite food, a special trip to the grocery store to buy their favorite snack or spending quality time together. The reward could even be a new pack of markers and crayons.
Remember, when teaching writing, you and your child can have a great time. You’re learning and laughing together. Plus, you’re making fun memories that will last a lifetime
If you enjoyed these Writing Printables for 2nd Grade Students , please share them on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Pinterest. I appreciate it!
Until next time, keep on practicing those writing skills with your second graders…
Sincerely, Journal Buddies Jill journalbuddies.com creator and curator
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As an educator, you play an important role in the creative development of the children that you work with. In this digital world we live in, it gets harder and harder to engage 2 graders in creative writing, but there are so many benefits in writing. Creative writing allows children to express themselves and use their imagination. Creative writing can also build self-esteem. Not to mention it lets 2nd graders practice their handwriting and basic writing skills.
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Second graders will hone their creative writing skills to come up with fabulous titles of their very own using this fun worksheet! Students will answer questions to help them hone in on the perfect title for their story.
Free Writing Worksheets for 2nd Grade Students. Our free, printable 2nd-grade writing worksheets help students develop a solid foundation for their writing skills. These worksheets prompt creative ideas and guide your students to transform their ideas into a simple storyline.
This printable 2nd-grade writing prompts worksheet is great for your students. Print out and hand over to your students to keep in their own time! We have included some of the prompts from the list above in this PDF, with images to help visualise each prompt: Download free 2nd grade writing prompts worksheets PDF.
Printable writing worksheets for 2nd grade students and writing prompt pdfs are here. Writing is an important part of a child’s education. What they learn as a child and how they learn it will stick with them throughout the rest of their lives. Are your second graders writing or journaling on a regular basis?
Check out these creative step-by-step writing topics for 2nd grade. Have the children write step-by-step about what they do in the morning before coming to school. Have the children write step-by-step directions on how to teach someone how to place their favorite game.
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