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    Writing Prompts

    Grade-2 prompts organized by genre, many aligned to specific curriculum weeks.

    29 prompts
    NarrativeWeek 2

    Write about a time you tried something new. What happened first, next, and last?

    Coach beginning–middle–end with a simple three-box organizer.
    NarrativeWeek 5

    Tell the story of your most surprising day. Use words like first, then, suddenly, and finally.

    Highlight transition words on a sticky note before they start.
    NarrativeWeek 8

    Write about a time you helped someone. How did it feel?

    Aim for 5–7 sentences with one feeling word.
    NarrativeWeek 12

    Imagine you found a tiny door in your wall. Where does it lead?

    NarrativeWeek 18

    Write about your favorite family tradition. What makes it special?

    Encourage at least one piece of dialogue in quotes.
    NarrativeWeek 24

    Tell about a time something didn't go as planned. What did you learn?

    NarrativeWeek 30

    Write a story about an animal that can talk. What does it say to you?