By the start of first grade, students should be able to write their name, and perhaps a short sentence or two. During the first-grade school year, it’s important to introduce grammar and sentence structure. These foundational writing concepts will pave the way toward a more complete understanding during the coming school years.
50 Free First Grade Writing Prompts
Free First Grade Writing Prompts for an entire year of low-prep weekly journal writing! Simply print and go with this quick list of prompts that will have your students practicing numerous varieties of writing. This set includes prompts covering opinion writing, expository, creative writing, narrative writing and more!
How to Write a Sentence
Writing a sentence is one of the first building blocks towards becoming a strong writer. The resources on this page will help your students become familiar with grammar and basic sentence structure.
Science Sequencing Writing Activities
This is a small collection of free science sequencing pages for students to practice beginning writing skills. Each page features 5 pictures for students to sort into the correct order, then write the stages.
How to Write a Paragraph
Following sentence structure, students can learn what it takes to make a complete paragraph. Use this handy chart to remind children of the simple 7-step process to writing a paragraph.
How to Write Poetry
Once children have mastered writing sentences, they can also begin to write poetry. Try this free Couplet Chart and activity to help students make their own poems.
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