1. + A Daily Dose of Writing
for 2nd graders
By Sherrie Berry
LISD Elementary Curriculum Specialist

2. Let’s get to work interns!

3. tommy’s brother ryan is tin year’s old and in the fourth grade now
DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
tommy’s brother ryan is tin year’s old and in the fourth grade now
Write about this picture: It reminds me of the book: Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner. Write a story about the adventures that a snowman might have if he came to life. You can read one of the books in the series at
Purple word of the day: necessary – something that is needed.
It is an adjective.
Try using it in a sentence.

4. Share your story. Does your snowman have a name?
DAY 21 –ANSWER KEY
Tommy’s brother, Ryan, is ten years old, and in the fourth grade now.
Share your story. Does your snowman have a name?
Drinking water is necessary for human survival.

5. my dad have his three old guitar’s in the garage
DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
my dad have his three old guitar’s in the garage
Write about the picture: LOOK CLOSELY Time stood still for all but one man. What has happened?  How did it happen? Who did it?  Why did they do it? What will happen next?
Purple word of the day: encourage – to give someone confidence by showing approval or saying kind words to them. It is a verb.
Try using it in a sentence.

6. My dad has his three old guitars in the garage.
DAY ANSWER KEY
My dad has his three old guitars in the garage.
I hope you had fun writing about that cool picture. SHARE. What if you were the only one who was “unfrozen” in time?
My friend encouraged me to try out for the soccer team, by telling me that he thinks I’m a great kicker.

7. mom why cant i eat them Chocolate Chip cookies rite now
DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
mom why cant i eat them Chocolate Chip cookies rite now
Write about the picture: Imagine that you found this tiny dragon in your backyard this morning. Where did it come from? Why is it so small? Is it magic? Will you keep it a secret or tell someone?
Purple word of the day: transform – to change into something else. It is a verb Try using it in a sentence.

8. Share your tiny dragon story
DAY 13 –ANSWER KEY
Mom, why can’t I eat those chocolate chip cookies right now?
Share your
tiny dragon story
The caterpillar transformed into a beautiful butterfly.

9. brians favrit place to eat is mcdonalds
DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
brians favrit place to eat is mcdonalds
On February 9,1894, Hershey’s Chocolate Company was founded. If the President of Hershey’s asked you to create a new candy product for Valentines Day, what would that product be? Don’t forget to include the ingredients, the candy’s name, and the type of packaging for your new kind of candy Watch this short clip about chocolate: … YUMM!!!
Purple word of the day: assemble – to bring together or put something together. It is a verb.
Try using it in a sentence.

10. Share your new candy idea.
DAY 24 –ANSWER KEY
Brian’s favorite place to eat is McDonald’s .
Share your new candy idea.
Dad said he will assemble the new shelf for my room.

11. are principle mr jones sed he liked our science projects alot
DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
are principle mr jones sed he liked our science projects alot
Watch this short video clip: Ants are very busy! Pretend you are an ant. Write a “To Do” list for the day. You may also want to write your own diary. (Like the story Diary of a Worm by Doreen Cronin.)
Purple word of the day: industrious – hardworking. It is an adjective.
Try using it in a sentence.

12. Our principal, Mr. Jones ,said he liked our science projects a lot.
DAY 25 –ANSWER KEY
Our principal, Mr. Jones ,said he liked our science projects a lot.
share your ant’s plan for a busy day.
I’m feeling industrious today. I have already cleaned my room and finished my homework.

13. i named my kitten fluffy cuz her hare is white soft and furry
DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
i named my kitten fluffy cuz her hare is white soft and furry
*Feb. 21 is Love your pet day. If you could have any type of pet, what would you want and why? Watch this clip about an unusual pet:
Purple word of the day: precious – of great value (special).
It is an adjective.
Try using it in a sentence.

14. I named my kitten Fluffy because her hair is white , soft, and furry.
DAY 26 –ANSWER KEY
I named my kitten Fluffy because her hair is white , soft, and furry.
What did you think about that video???
Give me a dog any day. I’m not sure I would like having a snake for a pet.
What pet would you like to have?
SHARE!!
I have a necklace that was my grandmother’s that is very precious to me.

15. sams teecher red a book called charlottes web to his class last week
DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
sams teecher red a book called charlottes web to his class last week
Write about this picture: Where is this? Where does the path go? How would you feel traveling here? How would your journey end?
Purple word of the day: attract – to draw or make something come closer. It is a verb.
Try using it in a sentence.

16. Pathway to ????? Share your writing.
DAY 27 –ANSWER KEY
Sam’s teacher read a book called Charlotte’s Web to his class last week.
Pathway to ????? Share your writing.
The magnet will attract the metal paper clips.

17. DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
this mornin for breakfas i eated a bowl of cereal a banana too peeces of toast and a glass of orange joose
February 27th is Polar Bear Day
Make a list of all of the things you know about polar bears.
Can you create a fiction story with a polar bear as the main character?
Maybe you’d rather write a non-fiction story
describing the polar bear and giving facts.
Watch this video clip to give you some ideas:
Purple word of the day: select – to choose or pick out. It is a verb.
Try using it in a sentence.

18. DAY 28 –ANSWER KEY
This morning for breakfast I ate a bowl of cereal , a banana , two pieces of toast , and a glass of orange juice.
Share your Polar Bear list & story.
Did you select a DVD to watch?

19. we singed a new song in music class on tuesday
DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
we singed a new song in music class on tuesday
Purple word of the day: fund – a supply of money. It is a noun.
(or it can be used as a verb if it means “ to provide money for…” )
Try using it in a sentence.

20. We sang a new song in music class on Tuesday.
DAY 29 –ANSWER KEY
We sang a new song in music class on Tuesday.
Share.
My dad puts money into my college fund every month.

21. Write about the picture: Tell the story. What is happening?
DAY Dr. Description’s Prescription for better writing is a Daily Dose of Writing. Take out your journals and WRITE!
Edit and correct the following sentence:
ashley sarah and torrie are laffing twoo loud and i cant hear what my frend is saying
Write about the picture: Tell the story. What is happening?
Purple word of the day: enormous – big or huge. It is an adjective.
Try using it in a sentence.

22. Share what you wrote. What is the elephant doing? Can elephants swim?
DAY 30 –ANSWER KEY
Ashley, Sarah , and Torrie are laughing too loud and I can’t hear what my friend is saying.
Share what you wrote. What is the elephant doing? Can elephants swim?
The elephant has enormous ears.

23. Happy Writing!