Nonfiction Writing Grade 2

Focused instruction on important nonfiction writing forms!



Help your grade 2 students practice nonfiction writing skills with guided instruction using the models and activities in Nonfiction Writing, Grade 2.

18 units cover the following nonfiction writing skills:

• Basics of Nonfiction Writing
• Writing a Paragraph
• Writing a Topic Sentence, Using Good Details
• Writing to Show Sequence
• Showing Sequence, Using Order Words, Putting Sentences in Order
• Writing to Show Cause and Effect
• Showing Causes and Effects, Using Signal Words, Organizing Your Paragraph
• Writing to Compare and Contrast
• Making a Venn Diagram, Using Signal Words, Organizing Your Paragraph
• Expository Writing
• Writing a Summary
• Retelling in Your Own Words, Organizing a Summary
• Writing a Descriptive Paragraph
• Writing a Topic Sentence; Adding Sensory Details; Showing, Not Telling; Expanding Sentences
• Writing a Biography
• Gathering Facts, Writing a Topic Sentence, Organizing a Biography
• Writing Directions
• Writing an Introduction, Making It Clear, Organizing Directions
• Writing a News Article
• Finding the 5Ws and H, Writing a Good Lead, Adding Details
• Writing a Response to Literature
• Understanding the Prompt, Writing a Topic Sentence, Marking Up the Story, Using Details from the Story
• Writing a Research Report
• Thinking of Questions, Choosing Good Sources, Finding Information, Taking Notes, Writing a Topic Sentence, Organizing Details
• Persuasive Writing
• Writing a Persuasive Paragraph
• Trying to Persuade, Writing a Topic Sentence, Giving Reasons, Writing a Conclusion
• Writing a Persuasive Letter
• Knowing Your Audience, Giving Reasons, Organizing Your Letter
• Writing a Review
• Writing a Beginning, Adding Facts and Opinions, Writing an Ending
• Narrative Writing
• Writing a Personal Narrative
• Choosing a Specific Topic, Using Sensory Details, Including Thoughts and Feelings, Organizing Details
• Writing a Friendly Letter
• Writing for Your Audience, Adding Details, Sharing Thoughts and Feelings
• Writing a Journal Entry
• Presenting the Topic, Expressing Thoughts and Feelings, Giving Details in Order
• Writing Creative Nonfiction
• Writing a Creative First Sentence, Using Sensory Details, Using Similes