Looking for a powerful way to kick off writing instruction in your classroom? This fun writing unit is the perfect introduction to the writing process, narrative writing, sentence writing, and grammar practice—designed specifically for 2nd and 3rd grade students.

This resource includes 4 weeks of engaging, scaffolded instruction that guides students from brainstorming to publishing through fun themes like My Grade Survival Guide and Secret Sergeants. It’s a complete package for launching your writing block with writing templates, opinion writing prompts, and writing journal materials included.

What’s Included:

Weeks 1–2: Personal Narrative Writing Bootcamp

• Two complete narrative writing projects: My Survival Guide and Secret Sergeants (Great for a Back to School Writing project!)
• 5 days of lesson plans per week, including mini-lessons, independent practice, and share time
• I Can Statements aligned with TEKS and Common Core
• Anchor chart materials and graphic organizers
• Interactive Writing Process Charts
• Revising activities like Soldier Drop: Complete vs. Incomplete Sentences
• Snapshot Details craft, riddle writing tasks, and creative publishing pages
• Sentence writing skills: Simple vs. Compound Sentences, Ending Punctuation, and Capitalization Practice
  

Weeks 3–4: Writing Journals and Feedback

• Journal Writing Anchor Charts and modeling materials
• Make Your Mark Journal Craft
• Student reflection tools: Rate My Writing, Constructive Feedback Activities, and Peer Review Charts
• A collection of engaging 2nd grade writing prompts and narrative writing prompts to continue skill-building

Additional Components:

• Writing Folder Setup and classroom management tools
• Status of the Class, Grouping Strategies, and Rubric Use
• Writing Templates for structure and support
• Mentor text lessons with Dragons Love Tacos
• Taco and Dragon-themed crafts for word choice and publishing
  

This unit is designed to be flexible—you can follow the sequence or pick and choose what works best in your classroom. Whether you're launching a full writing workshop or need structured, high-impact lessons for back to school, this resource has everything you need to make writing engaging and effective.