Writing Skills for 2nd Graders

What is a complete sentence?

• A complete sentence must contain at least three verbs.

• A complete sentence is a single word that stands alone.

• A complete sentence is always a question.

• A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought, containing at least a subject and a verb.

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CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Identify the main idea of a short story.

• The main idea is the number of characters in the story.

• The main idea of a short story is its central theme or message.

• The main idea is the author's biography.

• The main idea is the setting of the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.1.3

What punctuation mark do we use at the end of a question?

• Question mark

• Period

• Comma

• Exclamation mark

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.K.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

Write a sentence using an adjective to describe a noun.

• The book is on the table.

• The car is fast.

• The cat is sleeping.

• The garden is colorful.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

What comes first in a story: the beginning, middle, or end?

• the prologue

• the beginning

• the resolution

• the climax

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CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

How can you make your writing more interesting?

• Stick to a single sentence structure

• Use complex jargon to confuse the reader

• Avoid personal stories and experiences

• Use vivid imagery, vary sentence structure, incorporate anecdotes, and engage the reader.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RI.1.6

Find the verb in this sentence: The dog runs fast.

• runs

• sleeps

• barks

• jumps

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CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.K.1B

What is a synonym for 'happy'?

• bored

• angry

• joyful

• sad

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Write a sentence that tells a short story.

• A boy found a treasure map in a bottle.

• The sun set over the mountains, painting the sky orange.

• A cat chased a mouse through the fields.

• A young girl discovered a hidden door in her attic that led to a magical garden.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the purpose of using capital letters in a sentence?

• To create a decorative effect in writing.

• To emphasize important words in a sentence.

• To indicate the end of sentences.

• To indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and acronyms.

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CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A