You Write the Story Building Picture Worksheet – 2nd Grade Prompts

You Write the Story Building Picture Worksheet helps second grade learners practice narrative writing with clear directions and a clean, kid-friendly layout. Print it and it is ready for class, homework, or homeschool lessons.

Learning objective: Students will build accuracy and confidence with narrative writing through short, focused practice that reinforces what was taught in class.

Why it works: Practice like this gives students a chance to try narrative writing on their own after you teach it. Because the page is quick to complete and easy to review, it fits into almost any part of the school day.

What's included:

• 1 printable worksheet page

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Look at the picture and write a story about what you see. Name the people and tell what they do next." Students then complete the practice items in order and check their work before turning it in.

Grade level: Designed for second grade students. It also works well for first grade and third grade students who need extra practice or a fresh review.

How to use it: It is a great fit for morning work, learning centers, intervention groups, test review, homeschool lessons, and take-home practice.

Answer key: This page does not include a separate answer key.

Teaching tips and variations:

• Keep a few copies in your early finisher bin for independent review.

• Project the page and solve one or two items as a class before students work on their own.

• Use it as an exit ticket the day after a narrative writing lesson to see who needs more support.

Skills covered: Narrative Writing, Prompts, Writing

Standards: Supports Common Core W.2.3, W.2.1.

File type: PDF, ready to print.

Number of pages: 2 (1 worksheet page, 1 cover page).

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