W.2.1 Worksheets, Workbooks, Lesson Plans, and Games
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.1
:"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."
These worksheets and lesson plans can help students practice this Common Core State Standards skill.
Worksheets
Valentine Letter
Worksheet
Valentine Letter
This valentine letter worksheet helps your child write a thoughtful note from the heart. Write a valentine letter free of cheesy catchphrases.
Worksheet
Write a Letter to the President
Worksheet
Write a Letter to the President
Write a letter to the president of the United States with this fill-in-the-blanks worksheet!
2nd Grade
Social studies
Worksheet
Seeing the Bright Side
Worksheet
Seeing the Bright Side
With a tendency to focus on the negative, it's helpful to learn how to cultivate feelings of positivity, joy, and calmness. Children will practice seeing the bright side as a way to improve self-awareness, manage stress, and build social emotional skills.
2nd Grade
Worksheet
Stand Up Like Malala
Worksheet
Stand Up Like Malala
With this worksheet, students will read a short text about Malala Yousafzai's fight for girls’ rights to education in Pakistan, and then answer questions about the importance of standing up for what they believe in.
2nd Grade
Worksheet
Draw an Easter Picture
Worksheet
Draw an Easter Picture
Children will draw an Easter picture, then write about their picture on the lines, in this sweet writing and drawing prompt.
1st Grade
Worksheet
Opinion Graphic Organizer
Worksheet
Opinion Graphic Organizer
Looking for an opinion graphic organizer for your learner? Check out this worksheet template that helps your child list an opinion, reasons, and conclusion.
1st Grade
Worksheet
Lesson Plans
Extra, Extra! Read All About It
Lesson plan
Extra, Extra! Read All About It
Students will learn to structure their written arguments as they create their own class paper full of opinion editorial pieces in this fun, real-world driven lesson. Step right up and write all about it!
1st Grade
Lesson plan
Here’s What I Think!
Lesson plan
Here’s What I Think!
Second graders love field trips and sharing their opinions! This fun lesson combines both, as students must convince their teacher to take them on a field trip by practicing their opinion writing and using paragraph structure.
2nd Grade
Lesson plan
"Fu" for You (Good Fortune for You)
Lesson plan
"Fu" for You (Good Fortune for You)
What do red envelopes, pomelos, and water narcissus flowers have in common? They all bring good fortune during the Chinese New Year! In this lesson, students will write about someone to whom they would like to grant good fortune.
2nd Grade
Lesson plan
Celebrating Black History Month with the Sounds of African-American Music: Jazz and Hip-Hop
Lesson plan
Celebrating Black History Month with the Sounds of African-American Music: Jazz and Hip-Hop
What do like to groove to? Bebop or hip-hop? In this Black History Month lesson plan, students will listen to and learn about two music genres heavily influenced by African-Americans. Then they will write about which genre they prefer.
Kindergarten
Lesson plan
So You Want to Be the Easter Bunny?
Lesson plan
So You Want to Be the Easter Bunny?
Have you ever wanted to be that magical rabbit who delivers chocolate eggs to children all over the world? In this fun Easter lesson plan, students will get to do just that, all while practicing their persuasive writing skills.
2nd Grade
Lesson plan
Soaking in the Good
Lesson plan
Soaking in the Good
In this lesson, students will explore how sadness, loneliness, gratitude, connection, and love feel in their bodies. They will also learn about negativity bias and practice “soaking in the good” by savoring positive feelings.
2nd Grade
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Workbooks
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Games
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Exercises
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