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Printable Warm-Up Writing Journal for 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade CYCLE 2

Printable Warm-Up Writing Journal for 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade CYCLE 2 preview
Printable Warm-Up Writing Journal for 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Grade CYCLE 2 preview
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Teacher notes for daily writing cycle 2: printing and assembly tips, brainstorming advice and four extension ideas
Read first: how to assemble and run the journal
Writing Journal Cycle 2 cover with Name and Grade fields on a doodle background of school supplies, globe and school bus
Front cover students can color and label
Day 1 picture prompt: students choose a photo of crocheting, art supplies or pottery and write 3-5 sentences about it
Warm-up: describing what is happening in a photo
Day 2 opinion prompt: students pick a mango, banana, peach or strawberry and write its advantages and disadvantages
Warm-up: weighing pros and cons with details
Day 3 prompt: students imagine finding a wallet with money inside, explain what they would do and why, then illustrate
Warm-up: explaining a choice with reasons
Day 4 would-you-rather prompt: wear the same outfit daily or change clothes every 2 hours; students write and illustrate
Warm-up: fun would-you-rather opinion writing
Day 5 prompt: students write an encouraging note to someone in their life, being specific, and illustrate it
Warm-up: letter writing with a kind purpose
Day 6 picture prompt: students choose a photo of piano playing, chess or bike riding and write 3-5 sentences about it
Warm-up: narrating a scene from a hobby photo
Day 7 story starters: students finish sentences about a roller coaster, an ancient attic key and a maze, adding one more
Warm-up: continuing story starters
Day 8 character prompt: students pick Scott, Emilia, Chris or Allison and describe their free-time interests and why
Warm-up: building a character from a photo
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Ready to get your learners working in a more gentle on-ramp to your class time? Maybe your homeschool already includes instruction, but a gentle warm-up to your learners' writing instruction is a great way to keep them motivated to learn more! This is CYCLE 2 of the Warm-Up Writing Journal!

With 45 MORE engaging prompts in varied formats, this easy-to-print journal makes adding writing into class or your homeschool day easy. Simply print out the numbered pages, and have students decorate the cover to their liking. Then, bind the pages with a stapler or a hole punch and yarn. Learners are able to write directly on the page, illustrate when asked to, and check their work for capitalization, spelling, and punctuation errors.

Objective: Provide done-for-you writing prompts for 2nd-5th graders. Encourage self-editing with included editing checklists.

Formats: Printable PDF was designed with easy, ink-saving printing in mind. Print 2 pages per sheet, and choose 2-sided printing to save both ink and paper!

Grades: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th

Variations: This is the second cycle of the Warm-Up Writing Journal. This resource will soon be available in multiple variations (referred to as "cycles") for a year-long writing resource!

What you'll get: This resource contains a 49 page PDF that includes:

  • Journal cover which students can personalize

  • Instructions

  • Bonus STEAM extension ideas

  • Editing checklists on each page

  • Variety of formats to motivate learners

  • Printable certificate of completion

What people are saying: "Fun writing prompts. They really encouraged my child to keep writing beyond the first simple sentence! Great resource. Thank you!" -Jessica P.

Looking for more English resources? Be sure to check out my debate activities, critical thinking games, and vocabulary lessons and games on Teach Simple!

Topics include:

-Narrative Writing Matrix Activities

-"Bigger & Better" debate

-"I Have, Who Has" card game and vocabulary lesson on: food & drink, weather & landforms, numbers, colors, and patterns, Christmas, calendar, and school & classroom vocabulary.

Got a request? Feel free to get in touch on socials @melissaisteaching .

Happy teaching!

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