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Writing Prompts

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-FW4D29-1XTI

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1.Compare learning from a book and from a video.
2.Write instructions for a game you know.
3.Write a news report about an unusual school event.
4.Write a diary entry from the viewpoint of a migrating bird.
5.Invent a tool that solves an everyday problem.
6.Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.

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.

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  1. Compare learning from a book and from a video.Answers will vary.
  2. Write instructions for a game you know.Answers will vary.
  3. Write a news report about an unusual school event.Answers will vary.
  4. Write a diary entry from the viewpoint of a migrating bird.Answers will vary.
  5. Invent a tool that solves an everyday problem.Answers will vary.
  6. Tell a story in which a mistake leads to a discovery.Answers will vary.

Worked example

Plan a beginning, supporting details, and a clear ending.

Common mistake

Starting before deciding the main idea.

Helpful hint

Jot down three details before writing.