Lanterna Rally

Author: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers

Publisher: Evan Moor Educational Publishers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781609631697

Common Core Top Pick for Writing Text Types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing View all Common Core Top Picks for Writing 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