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Writing allows children to express their thoughts, creativity, and uniqueness. It is a fundamental way in which children learn to think critically, organize and communicate ideas, and make thinking visible and permanent. And learning to write well helps children to be better readers!
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Writing with purpose, style, and structure
Second graders are learning how to write a variety of types of compositions, including stories, reports, and letters. They write about a range of topics with the audience in mind.
Second graders are polishing a wide range of basic writing skills, including writing legibly, using capitalization and punctuation correctly (most of the time!), and moving from invented spelling to more accurate spelling.
For most, handwriting becomes automatic, so they can concentrate more on the content of their writing rather than on the mechanics.
Second graders can organize their writing to include a beginning, middle, and end. They can write a simple essay with a title and introductory sentence, provide examples and details that support their main concept, and write a concluding sentence.
They are learning how to revise own writing and offer meaningful feedback to peers about their writing.
Be a writing role model
Make sure your child sees you writing. She will learn about writing by watching you write. Talk with her about your writing so that she begins to understand why writing is important and the many ways it can be used.
Does spelling count?
With second graders, you’ll see less invented spelling and more correct spelling (especially words from a word wall or vocabulary list). A good teacher will be able to tell the difference between the misspellings that indicate normal literacy development and those that suggest a possible learning disability. If you have questions, talk to your child's teacher or reading specialist.
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Watch as an expert shares more tips for encouraging your child’s writing, including using dictation (speech-to-text) technology . (This video was produced by Understood .)
What does second grade writing look like?

Looking at Writing
See more samples of real writing from second graders in our interactive resource, Looking at Writing.
Try these writing ideas at home
Write for a reason.
Help your child see that we write for a specific purpose and audience. Here are some writing prompts to try:
- Have your child write instructions for taking care of the family pet. These will be useful as you plan your summer vacations!
- Make a shopping list before going to the grocery store.
- Write an online review of a book or an item you recently purchased or a recipe you tried.
- Talk about the presidential election and write a description of the kind of president you want.
- Find a picture in the newspaper and write an article to accompany it.
- Have your child start keeping a personal diary, a household guestbook, or a baby book for a younger sibling.
Make a journal jar
A journal doesn’t have to be a diary. It can also be a book where your child writes about ideas or answers questions, like “If you could do anything next summer, what would you choose?” A journal jar is a place to keep all those ideas and questions. Wash and decorate a wide-mouthed jar, like one that used to contain peanut butter. Then, write or print out journal prompts on slips of paper. Ask your child to pull out one prompt each day and write about it in her journal.
Play “tell me how”
In this activity your child pretends she’s writing to a space alien who doesn’t know anything about our culture. This alien does everything exactly as it’s said or written. Your child’s job is to choose an everyday task, like brushing her teeth or making a sandwich. Then, she needs to write step-by-step directions about how to do the task for the alien. When she’s done, you get to be the alien and try to follow the steps exactly as she wrote them. She may be surprised at what she left out!
Play a writing game
This turn-taking writing game is based on a classic kids’ book by Remy Charlip called Fortunately . In it, something lucky happens and then something unlucky happens. Each event is introduced by either the word “fortunately” or the word “unfortunately.” To play, take a piece of paper and write a sentence beginning with “Fortunately,” such as “Fortunately it was a sunny day. I wanted to play outside.” Pass the paper to the next player, who will add an “unfortunately” sentence, such as “Unfortunately, I had to clean my room.” Keep going until the story is too silly to continue.
Family letters
Help your child write letters to relatives and friends. These may include thank you notes or just a special note to say hello. Be sure to send your child a letter or card once in awhile too so that she is reminded of how special it is to get a letter in the mail. And consider finding a pen pal for your child.
Family stories
Ask your child to interview a family member about his or her life. Encourage your child to write a short biography, and include a photo or drawing, and a meaningful quote from the relative. Your child may want to share it with family members.
Reader's theater
Encourage your child to read her stories out loud. Listen carefully with patience, and give positive feedback about her ideas and her writing!
Turn your child's writing into books. Paste her drawings and writings on pieces of construction paper. For each book, make a cover out of heavier paper or cardboard, and add special art, a title, and her name as author. Punch holes in the pages and cover, and bind the book together with yarn or ribbon.
Field notes
Encourage your child to take notes on trips or outings, and to describe what she saw, using all of her senses. This could include a description of a walk outside, a ride in a car or a bus, or other events that lend themselves to note taking.
Young reporter
Encourage your child to take notes on trips or outings, and to describe what she saw. This could include a description of nature walks, a boat ride, a car trip, or other events that lend themselves to note-taking.
Writing to remember
If your child likes a particular song, suggest that she learn the words by writing them down. Also encourage copying favorite poems or quotations from books and plays.
Play a game with pictures
Photos and images are great story sparkers. Do a web search and find a few interesting images. Or cut out pictures from magazines. The pictures can be realistic, such as a photo of students on a playground. Or they can be fantastical images, such as a superhero flying in space. Glue a couple images into a notebook. Then ask your child to write about one of them. You can prompt her, asking her to include what she sees, what the people are thinking, what will happen next—or just let her imagination run free.
Make an “I can” book
As your child learns to write, she’ll also be learning other new skills. Making an “I Can” book will let her practice writing skills and keep track of her other accomplishments. Staple together a bunch of blank sheets of paper to make a book. As your child reaches a new milestone, such as learning to tie her shoes or hit a baseball, she can draw a picture on a new page of the book. Younger kids can then write, “I can tie my shoes.” Older kids can write a few sentences about what they’ve accomplished.
Create a family scrapbook
A family scrapbook is a great way to save memories and jump-start your child’s writing. Use an inexpensive photo album to keep souvenirs of things you do together. This can include photos, ticket stubs, and found objects, like pretty leaves. Your child can begin by writing the date and a line about where you were and what you did. Then, you can work together to write a more detailed summary. Don’t forget to include funny or even annoying moments!
Fostering a love of writing at home
This video is from Home Reading Helper, a resource for parents to elevate children’s reading at home provided by Read Charlotte . Find more video, parent activities, printables, and other resources at Home Reading Helper .
Write, revise, and edit
Writing poems
Teacher Lynn Reichle and her second-grade students go on a writing adventure called the Writers' Workshop. (From Writing and Spelling , part of our PBS Launching Young Readers series.)
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- How Parents Can Support the Common Core Writing Standards (In English and Spanish)
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Our free, printable 2nd-grade writing worksheets help students develop a solid foundation for their writing skills. These worksheets prompt creative ideas and guide your students to transform their ideas into a simple storyline. We offer writing practices that will help students add detail to their writing with the use of adjectives and adverbs. Writing checklists are also available to make story editing and revising a breeze for your second-graders. Browse through our collection of resources below. Feel free to download and print all of the 2nd-grade worksheets you need
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41 Engaging 2nd Grade Writing Prompts (With Free Printable)

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Second graders are quickly expanding their writing skills. Inspire kids to express themselves with these engaging 2nd grade writing prompts. They're designed to spark the imaginations of seven- and eight-year-olds so they'll be excited to get those pencils moving.
2nd Grade Narrative Writing Prompts
Second graders are ready to start crafting longer and more detailed stories to develop their narrative writing skills. These prompts will help second graders enhance their story-telling and descriptive writing skills.
- Write about a time the weather was very stormy. What happened? How did you feel?
- Write about the chores you have to do at home. What are they? How do you do them?
- Explain a time that someone made you feel really special. What happened?
- Write about a time that you were kind to someone. What did you do?
- Write about the best day you have had at school so far. What happened?
- Explain a scary dream that you have had. What was it about? How did you feel?
- Write about the most fun vacation you have had. What did you do?
- Explain the first time you got in trouble. What happened? How did you feel?
- Describe your favorite holiday memory. Explain what you did and how you felt.
- Write about a time you went shopping with an adult. What happened?
- Describe your favorite meal. What foods are included? Why do you like them?
Journal Prompts for 2nd Graders
Second graders are writing individual sentences, not necessarily several paragraphs. So, they need really inspiring prompts to encourage them to expand on their ideas. Here are several options ideally suited for 2nd grade writing activities.
- Pretend you're in charge of dinner plans tonight. What would you make?
- Do you like summer or winter better? Why?
- When was the last time you were sad?
- Describe someone you love.
- A fairy gives you one wish. What do you wish for?
- What would you like to tell the president or prime minister?
- What are you good at? Why do you like it?
- Invent a holiday. How would people celebrate?
- Write a thank-you letter to someone who did something for you.
- What is your oldest memory? How do you feel about it?
"What If" Fiction Writing Prompts for 2nd Grade
When it comes to using their imaginations, second graders are incredible. They will begin to develop fiction writing skills as they come up with wonderful and creative answers to these "what if" questions.
- What if cats could talk? What would they say?
- What if an alien went to your school? Would they be your friend?
- What if you could travel to the time of dinosaurs? How would you feel? What would you do there?
- What if you switched places with your mom or dad for a day? What would your day look like?
- What if you woke up with wings? What would they look like? Where would you fly?
- What if you had a substitute teacher who was a dog? How would class be different?
- What if it really did rain cats and dogs? What would you do?
- What if you could go on a trip anywhere you wanted? Where would you go?
- What if you had no school for a year? What would you do all day?
- What if your bedroom had no ceiling? What would you be looking at?
Writing Prompts to Inspire 2nd Graders
Questions prompt second graders to consider new perspectives and ideas in their writing. These questions are great for getting students to write longer responses and expand their use of language.
- Write a letter telling someone about what you do at school.
- What are some ways to help someone who is sad?
- What do you think it was like when your grandparents were little?
- If you could use a magic wand, what would you do with it?
- What is the best thing on your school's playground? Why do you like it?
- What is your favorite thing to drink? What does it taste like?
- What happens in your favorite book?
- Describe the perfect birthday party.
- Has someone done something kind for you lately? What did they do? How did it make you feel?
- If you could pick anything to wear, what would your outfit look like?
Fun Printable Activities: 2nd Grade Writing Prompts With Pictures
Printable writing worksheets are fun for second grade students while also providing ready-made activities for teachers. The PDF below includes two printable worksheet activities featuring 2nd-grade writing prompts with pictures. The prompts, which are taken from the lists above, are enhanced with images. They provide space for students to write their stories directly on the page.

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6 Fun Writing Activities for Your K-2 Writing Center

Writing may be difficult for some students, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Use exciting writing activities in your kindergarten, first grade, and second grade writing centers to show kids how fun writing truly is.

Create a Classroom Writing Center Filled with Writing Activities Kids Love
As a kid, I dreaded writing. It required too much brain power, and it wasn’t until I was allowed to use my own creative devices that I started to enjoy it more. The kids in your classroom may operate the same way.
Provide students with exciting ways to express themselves through writing, and their love for writing will soar! Take a look at some unique writing activities kids will adore!
Writing may be difficult for some students, but it doesn’t have to be boring. Use exciting writing activities in your writing centers to show kids how fun writing truly is.

Why is a Writing Center Beneficial to Students?
Imagine giving students a sheet of paper and asking them to start writing. They have a lot to wrap their brain around, and they may sit there without picking up their pencils. To get kids to write fluidly, they need scaffolding . This is where writing centers come in.
Writing centers are a great way to introduce students to smaller writing tasks that can later apply to larger writing assignments. These small writing activities help build a love for writing because they are on topics that interest students.
Writing centers come in all shapes and sizes and are easy to customize to meet your needs. If you aren’t sure where to start, here are simple writing center activities to incorporate into your classroom throughout the year.
1. Writing Spinners
When using writing centers in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade, it’s essential to use topics that are relatable to students . Kids love when there’s a monthly or seasonal theme because they are familiar with the changes.
Writing Spinners allow students to choose their topic at random . It gives them an element of surprise and adds some fun to the writing process. Kids spin for a writing prompt or picture to write about.
Place these themed spinners in your writing centers to motivate kids to write about things going on in their current lives or related to a monthly theme. Hang with your writing center vocabulary posters or place them in a container for kids to grab with a paperclip.

2. Writing BINGO
Kids love options when it comes to writing. All of your students won’t have the same interests, so supply them with plenty of different ideas they can choose from.
Writing Bingo is a fantastic way to allow kids to write about multiple topics of their choice related to a theme. Perfect as a differentiated option for older students who enjoy writing more often.
Provide kids with their own Bingo board to color in , and they can choose various topics throughout the month. Remind them to get five in a row when they are choosing their topics!

3. Writing Prompt Cards
Do you have students who need encouragement to find something to write about? Writing prompts are a simple way to give kids ideas quickly .
Laminate Writing Prompt Cards and hang them on a ring or set them in a bin for students to look through. You could also select a few for the day to place in a pocket chart for kids to select from.
Writing prompt cards on various topics gives students ideas to write about throughout the year.

4. Write About It
If you want students to work on writing about a specific topic, provide them with a fun Write About It Prompt . These prompts make it easy for students to write a few sentences about the topic and color a picture to match their words.
This writing activity is excellent for writing journals or writing centers to complete throughout the month. Students start with a picture and use their creativity to write about it . They can add details to the image and make it their own!

5. Writing Tear Off Strips
Another fun way to get kids excited about writing is to post Story Ideas on the board within your writing center . Like an ad for a job, students tear off a strip if they like the idea and begin writing about it.
Story idea tear-off strip sheets include multiple topics to write about that will have kids asking for more. It’s a fun twist that will get kids engaged.

6. Writing Prompt Mats
Writing Mats include a word list and are an excellent resource for beginning writers. Beginning writers in K-2 feel supported when they have a list of words to choose from and a conventions checklist to refer to when writing.
Writing Mats make a great writing center activity. These print-and-go activities require no prep and can be placed in your classroom writing center at any time of year.
Try a sample of Writing Mats in your classroom’s writing center with this FREE resource!
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Use these fun writing activities to engage and motivate students to write all year long . They will be eager to participate in the writing center you set up, and you will love how simple it is to teach and immerse students in writing.
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Try the Writing Center Bundle by Proud to be Primary. It includes all of the writing activities mentioned above plus a ton more (templates, posters, vocabulary) to get you through the entire school year. Everything you need for themed writing centers in the K-2 classroom.

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46 Super 2nd Grade Writing Prompts
46 2nd Grade Writing Prompts + Free Writing Prompts PDF — A lovely reader named Trina left a comment on one of our posts titled 49 Elementary Writing Ideas and Story Starters for Kids . In her comment, she contributed 46 unique and fabulous journal prompts and writing ideas and I just had to share them with you. Take a look at these excellent ideas now and enjoy!

Are your second graders writing or journaling on a regular basis? I hope so – because after having them practice daily writing for just a couple weeks, you’ll notice an improvement in your students’ writing skill development.
You may also notice an improvement in their ability to present clear, cohesive reasoning for their beliefs.
So go ahead and use these writing prompts for second-grade students as a fun way to get your class interested in daily writing and to help them develop their language skills.
Also, as an added bonus, at the bottom of this post, there’s a listing of resources for other writing prompt articles organized by grade. Be sure to check them out and share these fabulous resources with your friends, colleagues, and co-workers.
Alright… without any further delay, here is Trina’s fabulous listing of forty-six fabulous 2nd-grade writing prompts!
46 Journal Prompts and Writing Ideas for Second Graders
- What’s the most important thing you would like to do this summer?
- Go for a walk. Write a sentence about the walk you went on.
- Write about a trick you would like to play on your mom.
- What is your favorite thing to do when you play outside?
- What is your favorite thing to do when you play inside?
- Tell about what you will be when you grow up.
- Write about what you would like to do for your next birthday.
- If you could go on a vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?
- Make a list of groceries that you think mom or dad should buy for you from the store.
- Tell about an animal you would like to have as a pet.
- What would you do if there was a dragon stuck under your bed?
- What is the funniest thing that you have ever seen?
- What did you do today?
- What is something you would like to learn more about?
- What kind of pet do you think a teacher should get for their classroom?
- What is the best movie you have ever seen?
- Tell about your favorite book.
- Tell about your favorite holiday. Tell why it is your favorite.
- Tell about your favorite restaurant. Tell why it is your favorite.
- Write a poem about what you think second grade will be like.
- Do you think you will get married?? Write about what you think it will be like.
- What is something you love about yourself?
- If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?
- Make a list of the things you are most thankful for in your life.

- Which season do you like the least, why????
- You just won $1,000,000. What are you going to do first?
- Tell about a time when you were kind to someone.
- Tell about your favorite song.
- Write a story about the mysterious zizzybaloobuh that you just found in your bathtub.
- What is something that makes you ANGRY!!!!!
- Tell about your favorite sport.
- Tell about the last time you cried.
- What are you scared of?
- You found a magic wand! What would you do with it?
- Tell about your favorite food and why it is so good.
- Have a family member write something about you today.
- What would happen to you if you never went to school?
- In second grade, I want to learn about…
- My favorite animal is a….
- This is a list of things I like to do when I can’t watch television or play video games.
- What would you like to say to President Obama?
- What is something you are really good at doing or creating?
- What should you do if there is a bully on your bus?
- When I’m 100 years old…
- If a cat could talk, what would they say?
I hope you enjoyed this list of 2nd grade writing prompts.
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BONUS 15 Fun Daily 2nd Grade Writing Prompts
- If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would you choose?
- Do your birthday wishes come true?
- Write about something that annoys you. Why didn’t you like it?
- If you could be a movie star, what movie would you be in?
- What is your favorite kind of music? Why?
- If you could have any home in the world, what would you choose? Why?
- Would you rather live on a farm or in a city? Why?
- Do you get scared in the dark? Why or why not?
- Describe yourself in four words. Why did you pick these words?
- Write a story about a puppy with a very special superpower.
- Write about a time you were embarrassed. How did you feel?
- If you could create a new holiday, what would it be?
- What do you do when you have a fight with a friend?
- What is your favorite thing about yourself?
- What’s your favorite subject? Why?
Free Journal Buddies Writing Resources by Grade Level
As promised, here is that list of writing prompts organized by grade level —
- First Grade Journal Prompts
- 3rd Grade Journaling Ideas
- 4th Grade Writing Prompts
- 5th Grade Writing Ideas
- Grades 6 – 8 Journaling Prompts
- Grades 9 – 12 Writing Starters
A Few Closing Thoughts
Use these lists of prompts with your 2nd grade students as journaling inspiration or as daily writing prompts. Of course…
You could also use these ideas to support writing instruction in your lesson plans, to improve grammar and punctuation, or to further support your student’s writing process development.
Until next time, write on…
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Sincerely, Jill journalbuddies.com creator and curator

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Awwhhh… I’m so glad to hear that! 😀
Are you kidding me? You misspelled write! That is horrible considering what kind of website this is.
Dear Brooke,
All writers make mistakes, and very often many of them. That’s why we have editors!
But seriously, mistakes are a part of writing, and very respectfully I disagree that they are, as you say, “horrible”. They simply are what they are.
Having said that, if you would like to give further details as to where exactly this error is on the page I would be more than happy to fix it!
Thanks much for visiting.
Kindly, Jill Author of Journal Buddies
Love this! Thanks! Going to use some of these to help prompt my reluctant writer to come out of his shell some 🙂
I hope these prompts will help unleash the joy of creative expression in your little guy! 😀
Ever so kindly, Jill Author and Creator of Journal Buddies
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