Anchor Assignments: Language Arts (K-6)

These language arts printables are perfect to use as anchor assignments throughout the school year. Have your students work on these assignments whenever they have spare time in class. We've included activities for grades K to 6, as well resources for parents to support their child's developing reading and writing skills at home.

Anchor Assignments for Home Daily Literacy Routines Help families to establish good reading habits. How Can Families Help Students Improve Their Writing Skills? Families are a powerful influence in children's academic development. When family members are involved in student writing projects, students' self-esteem, interest, and language skills improve. Kindergarten Language Arts Picture Journals Picture journals provide an opportunity for young children to respond to stories, concepts, and personal experiences, or to answer a general question posed by the teacher. Reading Record Chart Students record their reading achievements on this school form. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your needs by typing in the highlighted fields before printing. First Grade Language Arts My Journal Students pretend to be a character in a book as they create journal entries. Snake and Sight-Words Board Game Students learn sight words while playing a board game. Second Grade Writing and Grammar Capitalization Printable Book (K-4) Teach your elementary class correct grammar, with this printable book of activities and worksheets. Students will practice capitalization with sentences, letters, and names. Let's Explore Picture Writing Students write a story using space related pictures.

Third Grade Writing Prompts Daily Journal Topics: Faraway Children and Celebrations Assign one of 10 journal topics for students on the subject of Faraway Children and Celebrations. Daily Writing Prompts Printable Book: All About Me (1-4) The writing prompts in this printable book focus on personal experiences, feelings, and ideas. Many of the prompts may inspire students to illustrate their stories, making the writing experience even more vivid. Fourth Grade Writing Prompts Daily Writing Prompts Printable Book: Animals (1-4) The prompts in this printable activity book are all tied to animal stories. You will find prompts for both fiction and nonfiction writing, encouraging students to demonstrate their creativity. Daily Writing Prompts Printable Book: Fantasy (1-4) The writing prompts in this printable book are all about fantasy. Students are asked to imagine that they are something, or have something, out of the ordinary, which is sure to inspire creativity! Fifth Grade Language Arts Science and Language Arts: Journal Entries - Hometown Climate Distribute a printable set of discussion questions on journal writings and climate. Writing Activities: Using the Newspaper Kids will practice their writing skills with this newspaper reporting activity. Sixth Grade Writing Observational Journal Writing Students learn to look beyond the basics and see things as they really are. Then they write about these observations in their journals. Writing a Character Sketch Challenge your class with a creative writing activity that will teach your students how to compose a character sketch.

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