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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December Writing Prompts

December Writing Prompts

The month of December brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing category prompts, designed specifically for the month of December, to generate original responses about holiday jollity and winter wonder. Responses to these prompts can vary in genre. Writers are encouraged to use…

Writing Prompts

We’ve included links below to a wide variety of writing prompts. In all, there are more than 900, broken out by theme, month, and grade. Assigning prompts to students offers numerous benefits for both teachers and students. Some of the key advantages include skill development, critical thinking, self-expression, communication skills,…

May Writing Prompts

May Writing Prompts

Our collection of May writing prompts are below! The month of May brings much inspiration to writers of all ages and backgrounds. Use these creative writing categories, designed specifically for the month of May, to generate original responses about fragrant flowers, diverse celebrations, springtime weather, trips, animals, and much more.…

Kindergarten Writing Prompts

Kindergarten Writing Prompts

Welcome to our Kindergarten Writing Prompts! Kindergarten is a wonderful time to learn and grow. In order to cultivate a love of writing, it’s important to ignite creativity and imagination. Use the categories of “Technology and Innovation,” “Nature and the Environment,” “Imagination and Creativity,” “Friendship and Kindness,” “Diversity and Inclusion,”…

2nd Grade Writing Prompts

2nd Grade Writing Prompts

We’ve prepared a great collection of 2nd grade writing prompts you can use at home or in the classroom. Second grade brings more opportunity for learning and growing. With the experience of kindergarten and first grade behind them, these scholars are ready for new adventures. It’s important to ignite a…

Linking Verbs Worksheets, Definition, Examples

Welcome to our linking verbs worksheets! Linking verbs are verbs that connect a subject to its complement, providing more information about the subject without describing an action. They often describe a state or condition. The most common linking verb is the verb “to be” in its various forms. Other linking…