NGLS Standard W.1 Worksheets (Writing for ELA and Literacy)
Below you’ll find materials aligned to Next Generation Learning Standards (NGLS). This page houses print-ready PDFs and digital PDF worksheets, packets, and lessons aligned to the NGLS standards for English Language Arts. Writing, Standard 1 (W1) is “Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of topics or texts, using relevant, valid, and sufficient reasoning and evidence.” This standard applies to grades K-12.
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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…
Seventh and eighth 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 “Self-Awareness,” “Engineering,” “Social Media,” “Advocates,” “Inventors,” and “Diligence” to embrace the magic…
Thanksgiving brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for Thanksgiving, to craft stories of all kinds. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre. Writers are encouraged to use rich detail and language, as well as all steps of…
Welcome to our Christmas writing prompts! Christmas brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for Christmas, to craft stories warm with holiday jollity. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre. Writers are encouraged to use rich detail and…
Halloween brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for Halloween, to treat your spookier sense of creativity. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre. Writers are encouraged to use rich detail and language, as well as all steps…
Valentine’s Day brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for Valentine’s Day, to craft love stories of all kinds. Responses to these prompts can vary by genre. Writers are encouraged to use rich detail and language, as well as…
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…
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…