CCSS Standard W.2 Worksheets (Writing for ELA and Literacy)

Below you’ll find materials aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). This page houses print-ready PDFs and digital PDF worksheets, packets, and lessons aligned to the CCSS standards for English Language Arts. Writing, Standard 2 (W2) is “Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and communicate complex ideas through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.” This standard applies to grades K-12.

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SEL Mindfulness Journal for Students

Here, you’ll find ReadingVine’s SEL Mindfulness Journal for Students. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is vital for children’s development, equipping them with the skills to manage emotions, build positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. As kids navigate their social environments, SEL helps them understand their feelings and those of others, fostering empathy…

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Free Verse Poem Examples and Activities

What is Free Verse Poetry? What are some free verse poem examples and activities? Free Verse poems do not have any specific pattern of arrangement of rhythm in terms of syllables, length, or rhyme scheme. They are fun and flexible and often sound more conversational and natural than poems that…

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Limerick Poem Examples and Activities

What is Limerick Poetry? What are some limerick poem examples and activities? Limerick poems are another great way to have fun with poetry. They are typically silly and have a specific rhyme scheme or pattern. Limericks are only one five-line stanza in length and have an AABBA rhyme scheme. These…

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Ode Poem Examples and Activities

What is Ode Poetry? What are some ode poem examples and activities? Ode Poems praise or celebrate a person or event. These poems can be especially purposeful when you want to wish someone well, or acknowledge birthdays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduates, and anyone else who deserves recognition. Classic ode…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Activities

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Activities

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Established in 1991, this celebratory event has brought both honor and recognition to the communities who belong to this group, which includes more than 75 countries in Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. In addition, we can’t forget Hawaii, a tropical…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Cuisine Activity

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cuisine Activity

Asian American and Pacific Islander communities have a wealth of different foods that they enjoy in everyday life and during unique occasions. Specific countries also have specialty cuisine. For example, Japan enjoys sushi while in Korea, families love kimchi. As your students complete this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Famous Figures Activity

Asian American and Pacific Islander Famous Figures Activity

The Asian American and Pacific Islander community has many famous figures. Read about entertainer, Dwayne Johnson (“The Rock”), inventor, Steven Chen, and scientist, Kalpana Chawla. Learn about their proud connections to heritage and how their lives took shape to lead them to their passions. Readers will enjoy a one-page reading…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebrations Activity

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Celebrations Activity

All over the globe, people have unique celebrations. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a wonderful time to integrate lesson plans, discussions, field trips, and classroom fun that honors this community. Allow students to explore a world of color and joyful celebration through this one-page reading about Holi…

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Book Report Templates

Book reports often ask students to summarize, reflect, and share their ideas. We’ve created a series of book report templates that you can use or adapt based on a variety of learning needs. While this task may reflect individual preferences and insights, it can be collaborative. Students can share in…

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Essay Outline Templates

Looking for a great way to help your students learn how to organize their essays? Organization is one of the key elements of successful writing, but it’s true that sometimes students struggle to get their ideas on paper in a way that is coherent. Use our printable essay outline templates…