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Focused instruction on important nonfiction writing forms!
Help your grade 2 students practice nonfiction writing skills with guided instruction using the models and activities in Nonfiction Writing, Grade 2.
18 units cover the following nonfiction writing skills:
Basics of Nonfiction Writing
Writing a Paragraph
Writing a Topic Sentence, Using Good Details
Writing to Show Sequence
Showing Sequence, Using Order Words, Putting Sentences in Order
Writing to Show Cause and Effect
Showing Causes and Effects, Using Signal Words, Organizing Your Paragraph
Writing to Compare and Contrast
Making a Venn Diagram, Using Signal Words, Organizing Your Paragraph
Expository Writing
Writing a Summary
Retelling in Your Own Words, Organizing a Summary
Writing a Descriptive Paragraph
Writing a Topic Sentence; Adding Sensory Details; Showing, Not Telling; Expanding Sentences
Writing a Biography
Gathering Facts, Writing a Topic Sentence, Organizing a Biography
Writing Directions
Writing an Introduction, Making It Clear, Organizing Directions
Writing a News Article
Finding the 5Ws and H, Writing a Good Lead, Adding Details
Writing a Response to Literature
Understanding the Prompt, Writing a Topic Sentence, Marking Up the Story, Using Details from the Story
Writing a Research Report
Thinking of Questions, Choosing Good Sources, Finding Information, Taking Notes, Writing a Topic Sentence, Organizing Details
Persuasive Writing
Writing a Persuasive Paragraph
Trying to Persuade, Writing a Topic Sentence, Giving Reasons, Writing a Conclusion
Writing a Persuasive Letter
Knowing Your Audience, Giving Reasons, Organizing Your Letter
Writing a Review
Writing a Beginning, Adding Facts and Opinions, Writing an Ending
Narrative Writing
Writing a Personal Narrative
Choosing a Specific Topic, Using Sensory Details, Including Thoughts and Feelings, Organizing Details
Writing a Friendly Letter
Writing for Your Audience, Adding Details, Sharing Thoughts and Feelings
Writing a Journal Entry
Presenting the Topic, Expressing Thoughts and Feelings, Giving Details in Order
Writing Creative Nonfiction
Writing a Creative First Sentence, Using Sensory Details, Using Similes