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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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…
Let’s think and plan with our Designing Solutions Skills Packet! Crafted for teachers instilling a passion for critical thinking, this resource guides students through real-world problem-solving scenarios. Differentiated for diverse learners, it fosters creativity and equips students with the skills needed to think about effective design solutions for others.This is…
Unleash your students’ creativity with our Mapping and Planning a Story extension activity packet! These activities spark imagination and allow learners to understand the structure of stories and other text types. Through visual aids and guides, students will learn about how a story is arranged in order to reveal information,…
Inspire eloquent and persuasive expression and writing with our Opinion-Based Writing Packet! With the desire to nurture persuasive communication skills, this resource deepens students’ ability to articulate opinions. These exercises can support confident speaking and dialogue, so give it a try!. Additionally, this is a great tool for individual and…
Elevate your students’ writing skills with our Writing a Paragraph Extension Activity Packet! This comprehensive resource refines students’ ability to craft well-structured, coherent paragraphs, emphasizing each part of a paragraph, and how to structure these oft-used response types. These exercises nurture writing fluency and composition techniques, as well as help…
Welcome to our 3rd grade writing prompts! Third grade brings more opportunity for learning and growing. These scholars are learning more and stretching their skills as students and people. It’s important to ignite a love of writing through a variety of writing opportunities and topics. Use the categories of “Feats…
Welcome to our 4th grade writing prompts! Fourth grade is an important year for learning, growing, and for some, preparing for middle school. It’s important to ignite a love of writing through a variety of writing opportunities and topics. Use the categories of “Historical Fiction,” “Realistic Fiction,” “Fill-in-the-Blank Stories,” “Adventure…
Fifth grade brings more opportunity for learning and growing. For some, fifth grade brings a first foray into middle school and more challenging academic work across many subjects. These scholars are ready for both school-based and personal growth. It’s important to ignite a love of writing through a variety of…
Welcome to our 6th grade writing prompts! Sixth grade brings more opportunity for learning, growing, and maturity. It’s important to ignite a love of writing through a variety of writing opportunities and topics that are both relevant and thought-provoking. Use the categories of “Adventure,” “Video Games,” “Music,” “Patience,” “Self-Awareness,” and…
Welcome to our section on high school writing prompts! High school brings more opportunity for learning, growing, maturity, and planning for post-graduate life. Whether it be for college or career, having strong communication skills is paramount. It’s important to continue to develop our writing skills through a variety of opportunities…