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Differentiated Learning for K-3

Level 1 – Trace, label, read and

copy simple sentences.

Level 2 – Draw, label, stretch that

sentence!

Level 3 – Draw, stretch that

sentence & story writing
 Differentiated Writing Activities
Welcome to Sentence Stretchers! If you enjoy this preview, there is a full class set available so that each student may
choose their animal each time you use this for whole class writing or literacy centers.

This activity was specifically designed to be open ended and to challenge all of your students, regardless of their
ability level. They can be used as printables, or laminated for center work. This set has been used in multi-age classes
ranging from early K to grade 4.

Level 1.
*TRACE - Slide the pictures under blank paper (or journal). The thick
black lines will be easily seen. Students should trace the picture to make
their own copy, and color it. For young or physically challenged students,
this will be the entire job.
*LABEL – Use the words in the word bank box to label the parts of the
picture. Print the word and draw line to join them. This practices reading,
printing, and deductive reasoning. (If this is too advanced, they can
simply draw a line from the words to the pictures)
*READ – Read the sentences below the picture, and if able, copy them
onto the matching sheets. Focus on neatness, letter formation,
capitalization, no random capitals, punctuation.
Level 2. –
Complete the first activities (students can DRAW rather
than trace if desired) and add the next step:
*EXPAND – For each simple sentence, expand it into a more
descriptive sentence.

Example:
The sheep sat. à becomes......
The wooly white sheep sat lazily in the tall green
grass all afternoon.

Provide examples and discuss as a class. Students love coming up with interesting
details to add! Give them prompts of “What do they do?” (verbs) “When?”, “Where
does it happen?” and “How does it look?” or “What kind? What color?” (adjectives)
Level 3 – Complete all of the previous activities and
add the next step:
*CREATE –Creative writing!
Once all three sentences are expanded, they will together
already make the beginning of a story.
Write the word “Suddenly...” as a bridge to the rest of
the story.
Then, add some exciting action, discuss problem and solution,
and the story will be complete!
This step can be as long as is appropriate for student’s
ability level, and the possibilities are endless!

Writing templates are provided to support writing.

 Word Bank
ears
legs
tail
eyes
wool

1. The sheep sat.

2. He saw a ladybug.

3. He chased the ladybug. Suddenly…

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 Word Bank
ears
snout
legs
tail
feet
nostrils

1. The pig stood.

2. He walked around.

3. He saw a farmer. Suddenly…

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 Word Bank
ears
beak
feet
wings
feathers

1. The chick sat.

2. He chirped.

3. He saw a worm. Suddenly…

















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 Word Bank
ears
nostrils
legs
tail
udders
nose

1. The cow stood.

2.She ate grass.

3.She looked for her baby. Suddenly…



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wings
feet
eyes
beak
feathers

1. The barn owl hooted.

2.She heard a sound.

3.She saw a mouse. Suddenly…



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