Topic and concluding sentences anchor chart

Teaching conclusions is one of the most difficult parts of teaching students to write well-written paragraphs. Students may be able to write a topic sentence and three supporting ideas with details, but when it comes time to add a conclusion sentence, it’s almost like they’ve run out of steam. To me, this makes it even […]

Exploring Compound Sentences | Crafting Connections

Anchor chart for topic sentence starters! @snipes6thgrade

This resource teaches kids how to produce and expand simple sentences into compound ones with a fun winter theme. This grammar activity is so much fun. You will get a compound sentence anchor chart, snowman craft and winter themed task cards for write the room. This literacy activity is great for literacy centers. Use this language arts resource for guided reading groups, readers workshop or just as a fun winter craft.

These meaningful activities were created to help you teach your students about simple and compound sentences. They follow the second grade Common Core Language standards.

Stoplight Paragraphs: Green Topic Sentence, Yellow Supporting Details, Red Closing Sentence

Looking for a fun and engaging conjunctions anchor chart? Build knowledge on this grammar skill through a train analogy where two seperate sentence trains are connected by a conjunction! Plus, who doesn’t love tying it into our favorite Schoolhouse Rock video!

Look no further than this blog post for resources to teach the four different types of sentences to your first and second grade students. From anchor charts, hands-on activities to grammar centers, we've all the ideas to teach the four types of sentences in new and fun ways!

Complete sentences anchor chart