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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Opinion Writing Prompts

Opinion Writing Prompts

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…

1st grade writing prompts

1st Grade Writing Prompts

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…

January Writing Prompts

January Writing Prompts

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,…

February Writing Prompts

February Writing Prompts

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…

March Writing Prompts

March Writing Prompts

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…

June Writing Prompts

June Writing Prompts

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…

April Writing Prompts

April Writing Prompts

We’ve put together a great list of April writing prompts below! The month of April brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of April, to generate original responses about month-long celebrations, climate initiatives, and nature. Responses…

July Writing Prompts

July Writing Prompts

The month of July brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of July, to generate original responses about summer sports, holidays, nature, and food. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre. Writers are encouraged to…

August Writing Prompts

August Writing Prompts

Welcome to our August writing prompts! The month of August brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of August, to generate original responses about the final month and last sips of summer. Responses to these prompts…

September Writing Prompts

September Writing Prompts

The month of September brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of September, to generate original responses about the welcoming of autumn and beginning of the school year. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre.…