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2ND GRADE - SENTENCE STRUCTURE - PARAGRAPH WRITING - NARRATIVE - OPINION

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My students are loving this resource!! I got a little taste of it through a colleague and needed to get the whole set myself! Easy to follow - detailed.....excited to see where it takes us throughout the year!
This resource has been such a lifesaver with supplementing our curriculum in our classroom that lacks in writing instruction! It took so much guess work out of how to help my second graders become better writers! Thank you!

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    Do you want to transform your reluctant writers into ROCKSTAR WRITERS®? This printable 2ND GRADE WRITING UNITS BUNDLE is filled with our signature STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® lessons with INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS. It is a COMPLETE WRITER'S WORKSHOP PROGRAM with all the tools needed for the entire year. You will find simple yet engaging writing mini-lessons for Sentence Writing, Paragraph Writing, Narrative Writing, Opinion Writing, and Informative Writing.

    ORIGINAL AND ONLY REGISTERED STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® UNITS

    Every lesson builds upon the previous skill in the writing process within one piece of writing, including modeling, original mentor texts, and examples. It gives students a thorough understanding of how to put a quality piece of writing together and helps even the most reluctant writers become ROCKSTAR WRITERS®! One study shows that 98% of two classes using the program scored in the exceptional range on state testing. Find out more about the research-based system at Rockstar Writers®.

    MOTIVATE-EDUCATE-DIFFERENTIATE!

    This resource is packed with ways to MOTIVATE-EDUCATE-DIFFERENTIATE! Students will be engaged, you will have already prepped and modeled lessons for explicit teaching, and the differentiation will make a difference.

    DO YOU HAVE LIMITED TIME FOR WRITING INSTRUCTION?

    This program can be taught without the interactive notebook pages. You can use the mini-anchor charts for student notebooks to save time.

    IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EDITABLE OR DIGITAL RESOURCE, SEE:

    1-3 EDITABLE VERSION

    1-3 DIGITAL VERSION

    VIDEOS

    (Digital versions and videos for 2ND grade are available at Rockstar Writers®.)

    WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE 2ND GRADE WRITING UNITS BUNDLE?

    ★ SCRIPTED Lesson plans and ideas with strategies for differentiation

    ★ Anchor charts

    ★ Differentiated Interactive Notebook Pages

    ★ Model Writing (For each lesson that builds into a quality essay)

    ★ Original Mentor Texts and a Suggested Mentor Text List

    ★ Practice Worksheets (Ideal for independent work and homework)

    ★ Task Cards with Recording Templates (Perfect for centers)

    ★ Writing Checklists (In each type of writing)

    ★ Common Core Checklists

    ★ Word Lists (Tons of lists to give students ideas for writing.)

    ★ Tracking Forms

    ★ Writing Goal Form

    ★ Peer Reflection Form

    ★ Personal Reflection Form

    ★ Rubrics (3-point and 4-point in each type of writing)

    ★ Final Copy Templates

    ★ Writing Prompt Cards

    ★ Passages in Opinion and Informative (For note-taking lessons and to use for additional prompts)

    ★ Weekly Writing Guide for Students (Essay of the Week)

    ★ Assessments

    FILES:

    1: 2ND GRADE SENTENCE AND PARAGRAPH WRITING

    Students will learn to write effective sentences and paragraphs.

    MINI-LESSONS: Nouns, Verbs, Pronouns, SIMPLE sentences using subjects and predicates, compound sentences with a FANBOYS chart, topic sentences, relevant details, transition words, and closing sentences.

    2: 2ND GRADE NARRATIVE WRITING

    Students will learn to write an expressive narrative. A comparison of narratives and personal narratives is included to show how to use the lessons for both types of writing. A mini thesaurus is also included.

    MINI-LESSONS: Narrative elements, brainstorming, graphic organizers, determining plot, character traits and actions, using dialogue for higher differentiation, strategies to write a rough draft and forming a writing goal, D.A.R.E. to Revise (Delete, Add details and transition words, Rearrange, Exchange for a strong lead, better word choice, strong conclusion), C.U.P.S. to Edit (Rules for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling), writing a title, peer reflection, and final copy strategies.

    3. 2ND GRADE OPINION WRITING

    Students will learn to write a compelling OPINION.

    MINI-LESSONS: Opinion elements, brainstorming, graphic organizers, writing an introduction, body, and conclusion, how to strengthen opinions, strategies to write a rough draft and writing goal, D.A.R.E. to Revise (Delete, Add details and transition words and phrases, Rearrange, Exchange for a strong lead, better keyword choice, strong conclusion), C.U.P.S. to Edit (Rules for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling), writing a title, peer reflection, and final copy strategies.

    4: 2ND GRADE INFORMATIVE WRITING

    Students will learn how to research facts and information effectively. (Directions for a research assignment are included.)

    MINI-LESSONS: Informative elements, brainstorming, graphic organizers, writing an introduction, body, and conclusion, how to take notes, avoid plagiarism, and cite credible sources, using graphics, headings, picture captions, table of contents and glossary, strategies to write a rough draft and writing goal, D.A.R.E. to Revise (Delete, Add details and transition words, Rearrange, Exchange for a strong lead, better keyword choice, strong conclusion), C.U.P.S. to Edit (Rules for Capitalization, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling), writing a title, peer reflection, and final copy strategies.


    5: BRAINSTORMING IDEAS

    Start with brainstorming ideas for the year! There is an interest inventory and interactive pages for (I Love, I Wonder, My Family, and My Feelings).

    6: STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE

    Students will have many skills and idea lists at their fingertips when writing. Make a copy for your writing center, or give one to each student!

    7: WRITING PROCESS POSTERS

    Display this so students can visualize the steps to writing effective essays.

    8: WRITING PROCESS PLANS AND PAGES

    Lesson plans, anchor charts, and interactive pages to teach the writing process.

    9: SPELLING DICTIONARY

    Students can use it to look up words and add words they frequently use.

    3 Versions (Mini booklet, Full-page, Google (Link in the mini booklet)

    10: EDITABLE PACING GUIDE

    The pacing guide (long-range plans) is a suggested way to use the program. It is easily editable if your district requires you to teach in a different order.

    11: COVER PAGES, TABS, AND TABLE OF CONTENTS

    These can be used for each section of the notebook.

    BONUS FILE- READ FIRST- SET UP AND RESOURCES

    Support: Exclusive access to my email and Step-by-Step Writing Facebook Group

    Getting Ready

    Preparations

    Order of Skills

    Writing Workshop Schedule

    Steps for each lesson

    Techniques for Teaching Writing

    Setting Up Notebooks

    Mini Lesson Instructions

    Decorating notebook (Including student handout)

    Portfolio Labels

    Portfolio Message to Parents

    Quick Notebook Check Rubric

    Presentation Rubric

    Writing Workshop Rules

    Teacher Binder Cover Pages for each section

    Look no further! It is all here! It is a STEP-by-STEP, user-friendly writing program. I can't wait for you to join the band!

    DO YOU NEED MORE CONFIDENCE IN TEACHING WRITING?

    Pam has 26 years of teaching experience, a Master's Degree, and National Board Certification. She is a writing coach and shares her SECRETS TO WRITING SUCCESS. YOU CAN FIND OUT MORE AT ROCKSTAR WRITERS.COM! She has a free workshop on how to teach essay writing!

    What teachers are buzzing about:

    "Holy Guacamole!!! This is by far the BEST WRITING RESOURCE I have ever purchased! Teaching writing is hard, and teaching writing to little people is even harder, but this is so fun and broken down into manageable steps without making you pull your hair out. THANK YOU!!!"

    "Your product is the best purchase I've made on TpT! I am so excited to finally have many tools to be an effective writing teacher - all in one product. Thank you!!" -Barbara

    "This has helped improve my writing program tremendously. The kids love when we take out our interactive notebook. At the end of the year, they are left with a resource they can use in the coming years. All the work is done. Highly recommend." -Buyer.

    COMMON CORE WRITING AND LANGUAGE STANDARDS

    2.W.1, 2.W.2, 2.W.3, 2.W.5, 2.W.6, 2.W.7, 2.W.8, 2.L.1. 2.L.2,

    FOREVER UPDATES AND ADD-ONS! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS CHECK YOUR PURCHASES AND SCROLL DOWN TO THIS PRODUCT. IF IT HAS A BUTTON THAT SAYS "NEWLY REVISED," THEN CLICK ON IT!

    DISTRICT AND SCHOOL-WIDE LICENSES AVAILABLE

    One purchase is for one teacher and their students. You own it for life. It may be shared with your students yearly through presentations, printing pages, and password-protected websites. The proper licenses must be purchased to share the files with colleagues or an entire grade level, school, or district. There is an easy click under purchases where you can buy additional permissions! For DISTRICT LICENSING, contact me for pricing at info@rockinresources.com.

    Thank you for visiting my store!

    Pam

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    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 1ST GRADE

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 2ND GRADE

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 3RD GRADE

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR GRADES 1-3

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 4TH GRADE

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 5TH GRADE

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR GRADES 3-5

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 6TH GRADE

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 7TH GRADE

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 8TH GRADE

    INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR GRADES 6-8

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    Standards

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    Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
    Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
    Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.
    With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
    With guidance and support from adults, use a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.

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