30 Sentence & Paragraph Writing Activities that Fit Any Subject and Grade

This yearlong writing resource includes 30 sentence and paragraph formation activities inspired by Hochman’s The Writing Revolution. It’s packed with everything you need to effortlessly integrate writing into any subject. The customizable worksheets make it perfect for all grade levels. Teachers love using these quick, effective activities to wrap up lessons in any subject and boost both writing skills and content understanding.

THIS RESOURCE IS PERFECT FOR YOU IF…

✅ You have limited time for a separate writing block, so you want to integrate writing into other subjects.

✅ You’re looking for proven and engaging writing activities that build both writing skills and subject knowledge.

✅ You want your students to become confident writers who can craft clear, effective sentences and well-structured paragraphs.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

• Quick activities that seamlessly integrate writing into any subject
• Research-backed, classroom-tested activities inspired by The Writing Revolution
• Systematic, explicit instruction with built-in scaffolding to help students master writing skills
• Customizable worksheets to match any topic your class is learning about
• CCSS-Aligned: Fully aligned with Common Core standards

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Pacing Guide: Outlines sentence & paragraph writing activities for the entire school year. Grab your FREE pacing guide to check out the lessons.
• 30 Comprehensive Writing Lessons: Detailed lesson plans, posters (color & B/W), and editable worksheets to fit any class topic. Each lesson includes a mini-lesson, student practice with a worksheet, and sharing time.
• Sample Worksheets: Example worksheets to guide teachers and students.
• Assessments: Pre, mid-year, and end-of-year assessments to track progress.

⭐ Quick & Easy Prep: Print the lesson plans and posters, make a quick edit to the worksheet to match your topic, print student materials, and you’re all set!

UNITS OVERVIEW

*See this FREE Pacing Guide for the full list of activities in each unit.

• Unit 1: Mastering Sentences – Lessons help students write complete sentences and expand them effectively. Activities include identifying sentences vs. fragments, unscrambling and expanding sentences, exploring different sentence types, combining sentences, and using transitions, appositives, and subordinating conjunctions to add complexity.
• Unit 2: Planning Paragraphs – Students learn to organize and write a well-structured paragraph. Activities include note-taking strategies, crafting topic sentences, supporting details, concluding sentences, and using single-paragraph outlines (SPOs) to draft clear, cohesive paragraphs.
• Unit 3: Revising Paragraphs – Lessons focus on revising and editing strategies. Activities include varying sentences, enhancing topic and concluding sentences, expanding vocabulary, adding transitions, and using unelaborated paragraphs and explicit feedback to guide revisions.

HOW IT WORKS

• Choose a Topic: Decide on the subject area and topic you want to connect to writing.
• Select a Writing Lesson: Use the pacing guide to choose a writing lesson that best suits your students’ needs.
• Prepare Materials: Print the lesson plan and poster for the lesson. Edit the worksheet to match your topic, then make copies for your class.
• Teach the Lesson: Follow the lesson plan to introduce the writing strategy. Students will practice the writing skill on their worksheet, then share their work with peers.

⭐FREE SAMPLES⭐

• Try a FREE sample (Sentence Expansion Activity) to get a feel for teaching a writing lesson.
• Grab a FREE pacing guide to see the full list of 30 sentence and paragraph activities for the year.

FAQs

• Which grade levels do these activities work for? These activities can be used for ANY grade level (elementary, middle, and high school). The worksheets are customizable for any topic and grade level.
• Will these activities really help my students write better? Absolutely! Every activity in this resource is based on The Writing Revolution and has been classroom-tested and proven effective for students at any grade level.
• Do I need a separate writing block? No! These activities integrate seamlessly into other subjects, enhancing both writing skills and content knowledge.
• How much time is needed for each activity? The first time, each activity takes roughly 20 minutes to teach and model. When repeated, they should only take about 10 minutes.
• How flexible are the lessons? Extremely! They’re designed to be used in all subjects and revisited throughout the year to reinforce writing skills.

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