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Writing worksheets by level, 1 to 20

Tracing and spelling, then sentences, short stories, letters and opinion pieces. You rate written work 1–3 with a simple guide.

Each level practises one skill, and each step is small. Pick a level by looking at its sample sheet with your child — the ages are only a hint. Mastered after two sheets in a row at 90% or more. Moving up is always the parent's call. Longer writing is rated 1–3 by the parent with a simple guide for each level.

Pre-writing

  1. Level 1: Trace lines and curves — Often age 4
  2. Level 2: Trace uppercase letters — Often ages 4–5
  3. Level 3: Trace lowercase letters — Often ages 4–5
  4. Level 4: Write my name and letters from memory — Often age 5 · On paper

Words

  1. Level 5: Copy words — Often age 5 · On paper
  2. Level 6: Spell CVC words from a picture — Often ages 5–6
  3. Level 7: Spell sight words — Often age 6
  4. Level 8: Label a picture — Often age 6 · On paper

Sentences

  1. Level 9: Finish the sentence — Often ages 6–7 · On paper
  2. Level 10: Write a sentence about a picture — Often ages 6–7 · On paper
  3. Level 11: Fix it: capitals and periods — Often age 7
  4. Level 12: Unscramble a sentence — Often age 7

Paragraphs

  1. Level 13: Three-sentence story: beginning, middle, end — Often ages 7–8 · On paper
  2. Level 14: Journal prompt — Often age 8 · On paper
  3. Level 15: Write a note or letter — Often ages 8–9 · On paper
  4. Level 16: Describe it: adjectives and senses — Often ages 8–9 · On paper

Composition

  1. Level 17: Paragraph with a topic sentence — Often ages 9–10 · On paper
  2. Level 18: Opinion piece with reasons — Often ages 10–11 · On paper
  3. Level 19: How-to: steps in order — Often ages 10–11 · On paper
  4. Level 20: Short story with dialogue — Often ages 11–12 · On paper

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