Grade 2 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Description & Explanation worksheet - version 15
Grade 2 description & explanation practice with original, difficulty-matched questions. This printable version includes 6 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Description & Explanation
Grade 2 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-1NDVZXS-ONAF
1.Write 3-5 complete sentences about how to evaluate whether a source is reliable.
2.Write 3-5 complete sentences about how two characters respond differently to one event.
3.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a tool designed to solve an everyday problem.
4.Write 3-5 complete sentences about the difference between weather and climate.
5.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a busy place using all five senses.
6.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a natural process using a clear analogy.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 15
- Write 3-5 complete sentences about how to evaluate whether a source is reliable.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Write 3-5 complete sentences about how two characters respond differently to one event.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Write 3-5 complete sentences about a tool designed to solve an everyday problem.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Write 3-5 complete sentences about the difference between weather and climate.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Write 3-5 complete sentences about a busy place using all five senses.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
- Write 3-5 complete sentences about a natural process using a clear analogy.Responses will vary. Strong descriptive explanatory writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
Worked example
Choose an organizing structure and use precise details or ordered steps.
Common mistake
Adding details that do not support the main purpose.
Helpful hint
Group details by sense, category, cause, or sequence.