CCSS Standard W.5 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 5 (W5) is “Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.” This standard applies to grades K-12.
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Welcome to our informative writing prompts! In addition to creative writing, another way to stretch our minds and skills as writers is to consider the benefits of fact-based, informative writing. How can we educate, inform, and help those around us by completing research and/or sharing what we know? Use the…
Creative writing offers much opportunity for writers to stretch their minds and skills– this is especially true of the genre of poetry. We can find inspiration in the world around us, use figurative language, and employ vocabulary that is less typical of other genres of writing. Use the categories of…
Memoir and personal narrative writing offers much opportunity for writers to reflect, document, and ponder. While not all writers connect with traditional writing assignments, memoir and personal narrative can ease some of the challenges of writing. After all, this type of writing is based on lived experience! Whether shared or…
We’ve created a list of funny writing prompts below. Humorous writing offers much opportunity for writers to giggle and guffaw. While not all writers connect with traditional writing assignments, creating time for silliness and fun can motivate most people. Use the categories of “Funny Bunnies,” “School Spirit Days,” “Funny Reviews,”…
Welcome to our opinion writing prompts! In addition to creative writing, another way to stretch our minds and skills as writers is to consider the benefits of opinion-based writing. How can we persuade, empathize with, educate, inform, and help those around us by sharing what we know and think? Use…
You’ll find a helpful collection of 1st grade writing prompts below! First grade is a wonderful time to learn and grow personally and academically. With the experience of kindergarten, many students feel excited and more prepared to continue learning. It’s important to ignite a love of writing through a variety…
We’ve provided a great list of January writing prompts below. The month of January brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of January, to generate original responses about resolutions, winter wonderland experiences, arctic adventures, holidays, sports,…
The month of February brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of February, to generate original responses about February holidays, sports, adventures, nature, traditions, and history. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre. Writers are…
We’re put together a great list of March writing prompts below. The month of March brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of March, to generate original responses about holidays, celebrations, and history. Responses to these…
Our June writing prompts are below! The month of June brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of June, to generate original responses about Father’s Day, the summer solstice, graduation, upcoming vacation plans, and more. Responses…