Grade 2 Writing practice

6 Grade 2 writing lessons, including build a sentence, choose a strong word, time order words, opinion sentences, give a reason, parts of a letter. Each one has a short video where Pip explains the idea, a worked example, and endless new practice questions with step-by-step help when a child gets stuck.

Step 1: Build a sentence

Most sentences go: who, what they did, then more details.

Example: Which sentence is in the right order?

Tip: Find the naming word first, then the action.

Step 2: Choose a strong word

Strong action words help readers picture exactly what happens.

Example: Which word makes the sentence more exciting? She ___ when she heard the joke.

Tip: Went, got and was are weak. Choose the word that paints a picture.

Step 3: Time order words

Words like first, next, then and finally put events in order.

Example: Which word fits best? We ate lunch. ___ we played outside.

Tip: First starts, next and then are in the middle, finally ends.

Step 4: Opinion sentences

An opinion tells what you think or feel. Words like I think, best and favourite are clues.

Example: Which sentence gives an opinion?

Tip: Could someone disagree? Then it is an opinion.

Step 5: Give a reason

Good opinion writing gives reasons that explain why.

Example: Which sentence gives the best reason? Dogs make great pets.

Tip: Ask: does it answer WHY?

Step 6: Parts of a letter

A friendly letter has a greeting, a body, a closing and your name.

Example: Which part tells your news?

Tip: Dear… starts it. Your friend, or Love, ends it.

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