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Writing Prompts

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1IS2LYQ-1XTI

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1.Write instructions for a game you know.
2.Explain why teamwork can be useful.
3.Explain the water cycle to a younger student.
4.Describe how a character changes after facing a challenge.
5.Describe a place without naming it; let a reader guess.
6.Compare learning from a book and from a video.

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. Write instructions for a game you know.Answers will vary.
  2. Explain why teamwork can be useful.Answers will vary.
  3. Explain the water cycle to a younger student.Answers will vary.
  4. Describe how a character changes after facing a challenge.Answers will vary.
  5. Describe a place without naming it; let a reader guess.Answers will vary.
  6. Compare learning from a book and from a video.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.