Silver Firs Elementary School

First Grade Writing Resources

We have been working very hard on different types of writing this year.  Below are links to blackline masters for Narrative, Opinion, Informational and How-To writing resources.  I have not explicitly taught informational writing,
but students are welcome to try it out!

Transition words for How-To writing: First, Next, Then, Last

Transition words for Opinion and Informational Writing: First, In addition, Also, Finally 

How To Writing

How To Writing:  (Updated) Introductions and Conclusions

Informational Writing bubble map #1 (up to 4 facts)

Bubble Map version #2 (write 4+ facts)

Informational Writing Card

Informational Writing lined paper 

Narrative Writing

Narrative Writing paper with 4-part plan

Narrative Writing examples PreK-2nd grade

Opinion Writing

Grade 1 Opinion Planning Sheet

How I have changed Pre-Write activity

How I have changed Rough Draft

Writing Checklist

Graphic Organizer

Student Lined Paper with 4 Part Plan

Handwriting Templates

Friendly Letter Form template  

Capitalization Game to learn capitalization rules

Spelling/Sight words practice ideas