Writing Homework Ideas For Second Grade

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Writing homework can be a challenging task for second graders.

As they are still developing their


writing skills, it can be difficult for them to come up with ideas and structure their thoughts. It is
important to provide them with fun and engaging writing activities that will help develop their
creativity and improve their writing abilities.

1. Story Starters
One way to get second graders excited about writing is by providing them with story starters. These
are short sentences or phrases that serve as the beginning of a story. Students can then continue the
story using their imagination. This activity not only encourages creativity but also helps students
practice their sentence structure and storytelling skills.

2. Picture Prompts
Another great way to inspire writing in second graders is by using picture prompts. These can be
images of different settings, characters, or objects. Students can then use these images as inspiration
to write a story, a descriptive paragraph, or even a poem. This activity helps students develop their
descriptive writing skills and encourages them to think outside the box.

3. Letter Writing
Letter writing is an important skill that second graders can start practicing. Assigning them to write
letters to family members, friends, or even fictional characters can be a fun and engaging writing
activity. It not only helps them practice their writing skills but also teaches them the proper format
and structure of a letter.

4. Journaling
Journaling is a great way to encourage daily writing in second graders. Assign them a journal where
they can write about their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This activity not only helps them
practice their writing skills but also allows them to express themselves and reflect on their day.

5. Collaborative Writing
Collaborative writing can be a fun and interactive way for second graders to practice their writing
skills. Assign them to work in pairs or small groups and come up with a story together. This activity
not only encourages teamwork but also allows students to bounce ideas off each other and learn
from one another.

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With these writing homework ideas for second graders, you can make writing a fun and engaging
activity for your child. Encourage them to use their imagination, express themselves, and have fun
with their writing. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don't forget to praise and encourage your
child's writing efforts.
Working with ones and tens, making numbers with hundreds, and using place value patterns to
problem solve. Some of my coworkers send all 3 half-sheets on Monday and give them the week to
do it. I don’t include reading at home when I’m talking about homework. Clever, right? ?? It’s a
half-sheet of paper with language arts practice on one side and math on the other. If you were a
teacher, what would you teach? Why? 16. Would you rather ride rollercoasters or waterslides? Why?
32. Would you rather live on a farm or in a city? Why? 29. You have discovered an awesome
resource of wonderful writing ideas and fabulous. Topics cover addition, subtraction (1 and 2-step
problems), comparisons, multiplication, division, money, and writing their own story problems. If it
doesn’t come back to school at the end of the week, there is no consequence for the student because
this is a parent that has dropped the ball, not the child. What is the best thing about living in the 21st
century? 4. If you could stay any, one age forever, which age would you choose. There’s practice
with compound words and synonyms. There’s also some word analogies, glossary practice, and
collective noun review. And while the algorithm (step-by-step adding the ones, regrouping a ten if
necessary, adding the tens, etc.) isn’t the enemy, teaching it too early stops the development of
deeper thinking. Sometimes they learn new words (using a modified Frayer model graphic
organizer). Write about one of your talents that you’d like to share with the class. After a dozen years
of teaching here is my philosophy on homework. To be completed a little at a time or all on Thursday
night. I really enjoyed making some up for these homework pages. Reproduction in whole or in part
without permission is prohibited. I hope you enjoyed this list of writing prompts for second grade.
Also, in a problem solving format, students are more likely to solve it in a way that makes sense
rather than following meaningless steps. You should then see day 1 literacy on one side and day 1
math on the back. I found that when I sent home problems like that, all of the amazing, creative
thinking and problem solving perseverance that I’d nurtured like a rare orchid was crushed under the
booted foot of, “Look what my mom showed me!” No longer were they interested in how the solved
the problem or why their strategy worked. They almost always finish it with at least 5 minutes to
spare, so I know the assignments don’t take longer than 10-15 minutes. In addition to the list of 2nd-
grade writing prompts above, I have this excellent and simple list of journal ideas for you to use in
your lesson plans and classroom instruction. I love the idea that parents sit with their children and
help them finish their work each night, but with many families at our school that never happens.
What’s the best thing to do when it’s hot outside? 21. This is the only homework that can’t be done
without a parent or older sibling helping.
If you could be a movie star, what movie would you be in? 26. That’s because journaling gives
second-graders the chance to express their thoughts and emotions on paper and to see where their
feelings come from. Table of Contents 36 Fun Daily Writing Prompts for 2nd Grade List Prompts for
2nd Graders All About Favorites. Help your kids learn these valuable skills with fun worksheets. If
it’s a project that parents are going to have to orchestrate it’s not helping the kids. The directions ask
students to circle any problems they don’t know and continue, then return and solve the problems
they circled. The sequence of phonics skills aligns with our morning work book practice. I also toss
in some sight word review if it will fit on the page. How can our class be good role models for the
kindergarten and 1st-grade students? 5. A firm understanding of our base-10 system and how to use
it to understand and solve problems is essential for more complex mathematics. If you could stay any,
one age forever, which age would you choose. In addition to the list of 2nd-grade writing prompts
above, I have this excellent and simple list of journal ideas for you to use in your lesson plans and
classroom instruction. This homework gives my students exposure to the format of many end-of-year
test questions. Working with ones and tens, making numbers with hundreds, and using place value
patterns to problem solve. What’s the best thing to do when it’s hot outside? 21. If you could be
president of any club, what would you choose? 2. If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life,
what would you choose? 23. Would you rather have x-ray vision or super-hearing? Why? 17. You
have discovered an awesome resource of wonderful writing ideas and fabulous. And while the
algorithm (step-by-step adding the ones, regrouping a ten if necessary, adding the tens, etc.) isn’t the
enemy, teaching it too early stops the development of deeper thinking. I really enjoyed making some
up for these homework pages. Plus, they are an excellent way to get those creative writing juices
flowing for writers of all skill levels. A little bit of review every day pays big dividends in the end.
After a dozen years of teaching here is my philosophy on homework. To be completed a little at a
time or all on Thursday night. In high school, it’s a different scenario, but for the little ones it isn’t
that crucial. Some of my coworkers send all 3 half-sheets on Monday and give them the week to do
it. Write a story about a puppy with a very special superpower. 7. Who is your hero? Why? 8. What
is the best thing about living in the 21st century? 4. There’s practice with compound words and
synonyms. There’s also some word analogies, glossary practice, and collective noun review.
To be completed a little at a time or all on Thursday night. What’s the best thing to do when it’s hot
outside? 21. If you were a teacher, what would you teach? Why? 16. How can our class be good role
models for the kindergarten and 1st-grade students? 5. The purpose is to reinforce what’s already
been taught and to show parents what’s happening in class. Would you rather live on a farm or in a
city? Why? 29. If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose? 23.
Clever, right? ?? It’s a half-sheet of paper with language arts practice on one side and math on the
other. Topics cover addition, subtraction (1 and 2-step problems), comparisons, multiplication,
division, money, and writing their own story problems. By Grade Level Seasons Holidays Monthly
Prompts Calendar Printables Special Topics Age Group Elementary Middle School High School All
Ages Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Creative Writing Prompts Story
Starters Activities Prompts by Email Club Login Close 16.5K shares. If it’s a project that parents are
going to have to orchestrate it’s not helping the kids. Table of Contents 36 Fun Daily Writing
Prompts for 2nd Grade List Prompts for 2nd Graders All About Favorites. What is the best thing
about living in the 21st century? 4. Working with ones and tens, making numbers with hundreds, and
using place value patterns to problem solve. It’s meant to be copied back-to-back and then cut in
half. If you could create a new holiday, what would it be? 12. I also toss in some sight word review
if it will fit on the page. Plus, they are an excellent way to get those creative writing juices flowing
for writers of all skill levels. I really enjoyed making some up for these homework pages. I found that
when I sent home problems like that, all of the amazing, creative thinking and problem solving
perseverance that I’d nurtured like a rare orchid was crushed under the booted foot of, “Look what
my mom showed me!” No longer were they interested in how the solved the problem or why their
strategy worked. The directions ask students to circle any problems they don’t know and continue,
then return and solve the problems they circled. You should then see day 1 literacy on one side and
day 1 math on the back. If you could have any home in the world, what would you choose? Why?
28. Write a story about a young girl who joins a traveling circus. 19. What is something you always
carry with you. In high school, it’s a different scenario, but for the little ones it isn’t that crucial. This
homework gives my students exposure to the format of many end-of-year test questions. Yet, the fact
is that writing is a powerful way for kids to grow more aware of themselves. So I expect 20 minutes
(or so) of homework and 20 minutes of at-home reading. There’s practice with compound words and
synonyms. There’s also some word analogies, glossary practice, and collective noun review.
This homework gives my students exposure to the format of many end-of-year test questions. Kids
who do their homework aren’t necessarily going to outperform their non-homework doing
classmates. I also toss in some sight word review if it will fit on the page. So get to it and use these
writing prompts for second-grade students as a fun way to get your class interested in writing and to
help them develop their language skills. 36 Fun Daily Writing Prompts for 2nd Grade Here’s our
excellent list of 2nd grade writing prompts. To be completed a little at a time or all on Thursday
night. The sequence of phonics skills aligns with our morning work book practice. A firm
understanding of our base-10 system and how to use it to understand and solve problems is essential
for more complex mathematics. Write a story about a young girl who joins a traveling circus. 19.
What is something you always carry with you. How can our class be good role models for the
kindergarten and 1st-grade students? 5. They almost always finish it with at least 5 minutes to spare,
so I know the assignments don’t take longer than 10-15 minutes. I found that when I sent home
problems like that, all of the amazing, creative thinking and problem solving perseverance that I’d
nurtured like a rare orchid was crushed under the booted foot of, “Look what my mom showed me!”
No longer were they interested in how the solved the problem or why their strategy worked. I love
the idea that parents sit with their children and help them finish their work each night, but with
many families at our school that never happens. If you were a teacher, what would you teach? Why?
16. If this doesn’t come back to school on Friday morning, they must practice their spelling words 2
times during morning recess (it takes less than 5 minutes). Would you rather have x-ray vision or
super-hearing? Why? 17. By Grade Level Seasons Holidays Monthly Prompts Calendar Printables
Special Topics Age Group Elementary Middle School High School All Ages Month Jan Feb Mar Apr
May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Creative Writing Prompts Story Starters Activities Prompts
by Email Club Login Close 16.5K shares. It’s meant to be copied back-to-back and then cut in half.
Topics cover addition, subtraction (1 and 2-step problems), comparisons, multiplication, division,
money, and writing their own story problems. If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life,
what would you choose? 23. If it’s a project that parents are going to have to orchestrate it’s not
helping the kids. And while the algorithm (step-by-step adding the ones, regrouping a ten if
necessary, adding the tens, etc.) isn’t the enemy, teaching it too early stops the development of
deeper thinking. In high school, it’s a different scenario, but for the little ones it isn’t that crucial. I
hope you enjoyed this list of writing prompts for second grade. The purpose is to reinforce what’s
already been taught and to show parents what’s happening in class. Table of Contents 36 Fun Daily
Writing Prompts for 2nd Grade List Prompts for 2nd Graders All About Favorites. I really enjoyed
making some up for these homework pages. Clever, right? ?? It’s a half-sheet of paper with language
arts practice on one side and math on the other. If I haven’t taught it, it doesn’t belong on a
homework page. I don’t include reading at home when I’m talking about homework.
Write a story about a young girl who joins a traveling circus. 19. What is something you always carry
with you. You have discovered an awesome resource of wonderful writing ideas and fabulous. The
sequence of phonics skills aligns with our morning work book practice. What is the best thing about
living in the 21st century? 4. Would you rather have x-ray vision or super-hearing? Why? 17. Write a
story about a puppy with a very special superpower. 7. Who is your hero? Why? 8. I don’t send it
home on Thursdays so they have time to finish up the spelling practice. If you could be president of
any club, what would you choose? 2. Working with ones and tens, making numbers with hundreds,
and using place value patterns to problem solve. In high school, it’s a different scenario, but for the
little ones it isn’t that crucial. Clever, right? ?? It’s a half-sheet of paper with language arts practice
on one side and math on the other. The directions ask students to circle any problems they don’t
know and continue, then return and solve the problems they circled. How can our class be good role
models for the kindergarten and 1st-grade students? 5. Would you rather live on a farm or in a city?
Why? 29. A firm understanding of our base-10 system and how to use it to understand and solve
problems is essential for more complex mathematics. After a dozen years of teaching here is my
philosophy on homework. What do you do when you have a fight with a friend? 13. They almost
always finish it with at least 5 minutes to spare, so I know the assignments don’t take longer than 10-
15 minutes. I don’t include reading at home when I’m talking about homework. By Grade Level
Seasons Holidays Monthly Prompts Calendar Printables Special Topics Age Group Elementary
Middle School High School All Ages Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Creative Writing Prompts Story Starters Activities Prompts by Email Club Login Close 16.5K shares.
If you could create a new holiday, what would it be? 12. Table of Contents 36 Fun Daily Writing
Prompts for 2nd Grade List Prompts for 2nd Graders All About Favorites. To be completed a little at
a time or all on Thursday night. You have discovered an awesome resource of wonderful writing
ideas and fabulous. If you could stay any, one age forever, which age would you choose. Topics
cover addition, subtraction (1 and 2-step problems), comparisons, multiplication, division, money,
and writing their own story problems. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is
prohibited. So I expect 20 minutes (or so) of homework and 20 minutes of at-home reading. They are
simple ideas that nearly every writer can answer without much effort. What’s the best thing to do
when it’s hot outside? 21.
This is the only homework that can’t be done without a parent or older sibling helping. If you could
have any home in the world, what would you choose? Why? 28. If this doesn’t come back to school
on Friday morning, they must practice their spelling words 2 times during morning recess (it takes
less than 5 minutes). Would you rather ride rollercoasters or waterslides? Why? 32. Write a story
about a puppy with a very special superpower. 7. Who is your hero? Why? 8. It’s meant to be copied
back-to-back and then cut in half. If I haven’t taught it, it doesn’t belong on a homework page.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Write a story about a young girl
who joins a traveling circus. 19. What is something you always carry with you. After a dozen years of
teaching here is my philosophy on homework. Some of my coworkers send all 3 half-sheets on
Monday and give them the week to do it. A firm understanding of our base-10 system and how to
use it to understand and solve problems is essential for more complex mathematics. That’s because
journaling gives second-graders the chance to express their thoughts and emotions on paper and to
see where their feelings come from. They almost always finish it with at least 5 minutes to spare, so I
know the assignments don’t take longer than 10-15 minutes. I hope you enjoyed this list of writing
prompts for second grade. I don’t send it home on Thursdays so they have time to finish up the
spelling practice. Plus, they are an excellent way to get those creative writing juices flowing for
writers of all skill levels. By Grade Level Seasons Holidays Monthly Prompts Calendar Printables
Special Topics Age Group Elementary Middle School High School All Ages Month Jan Feb Mar Apr
May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Creative Writing Prompts Story Starters Activities Prompts by
Email Club Login Close 16.5K shares. If it doesn’t come back to school at the end of the week, there
is no consequence for the student because this is a parent that has dropped the ball, not the child.
Working with ones and tens, making numbers with hundreds, and using place value patterns to
problem solve. If you were a teacher, what would you teach? Why? 16. What do you do when you
have a fight with a friend? 13. And while the algorithm (step-by-step adding the ones, regrouping a
ten if necessary, adding the tens, etc.) isn’t the enemy, teaching it too early stops the development of
deeper thinking. The directions ask students to circle any problems they don’t know and continue,
then return and solve the problems they circled. So I expect 20 minutes (or so) of homework and 20
minutes of at-home reading. I also toss in some sight word review if it will fit on the page. How can
our class be good role models for the kindergarten and 1st-grade students? 5. If you could create a
new holiday, what would it be? 12. You have discovered an awesome resource of wonderful writing
ideas and fabulous. Help your kids learn these valuable skills with fun worksheets.

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