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

The You Write the Story Helping Picture Worksheet gives second grade students focused, no-prep practice with narrative writing. It is a print-and-go writing page that fits easily into a mini-lesson, a center rotation, or a quick review day.

Learning objective: By the end of this activity, students will be able to use their narrative writing skills accurately and explain their thinking.

Why it works: Students stay on task because the directions are short and the practice is the right size for one sitting. Teachers save time because the page is ready to print and easy to check.

What's included:

• 2-page printable worksheet

• Clear, student-friendly directions

• Cover page

How it's organized: The page opens with these directions: "Look at the picture below and think about what is going on." 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: Use it for whole-group practice, small-group instruction, independent work, centers, morning work, homework, or an emergency sub plan.

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

Teaching tips and variations:

• Send it home as homework so families can see what their child is learning in writing.

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

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

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: 3 (2 worksheet pages, 1 cover page).

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