Writing Journey Directions WorksheetName: Date: ✏️ 2nd Grade Writing Journey Follow these step-by-step directions to complete your story or response! Step 1: Pick Your Prompt Read through the prompts in your collection. Circle or write down the prompt you choose: My Choice: Step 2: Brainstorm & Plan Think about your main ideas before writing. Fill in your graphic organizer: 🟢 Beginning: Introduce your characters, setting, or main opinion. 🟡 Middle: Add details, reasons, or step-by-step events. 🔴 Ending: Wrap up your story or state your final conclusion. Step 3: Draft Your Writing Write your first draft on lined paper. Use complete sentences. Leave space between lines so you have room to edit later! Step 4: Revise & Edit Read your writing aloud to yourself or a writing partner. Use the Self-Editing Checklist to fix any capital letters, punctuation, or spelling. Step 5: Publish & Share Write your final clean copy in your neatest handwriting. Draw an illustration at the top or bottom to match your writing! 2nd Grade Writing Journey • Student Directions Page Page 1 of 1