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Free 2nd Grade My Best Summer Day — Personal Narrative

A personal narrative prompt for 2nd graders: students write about a real summer day they remember, such as a trip to the pool, a family cookout, or a day at the lake. The planner helps them tell events in order (first, next, then, last), add details about what they saw, heard, and felt, and finish by telling how they felt at the end.

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Grade
2nd Grade
Subject
English
Topic
Narrative Writing
Difficulty
Level 1 · Easier
Estimated time
30 minutes
Curriculum
Texas grade levels (TEKS)
Questions
6
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4) + print

Students will practice

  • telling a real event in order
  • using time-order words such as first, next, then, and last
  • adding sensory details
  • writing an ending that tells how you felt

Curriculum: Texas grade levels (TEKS). We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: My Best Summer Day — Personal Narrative

  1. 1Strong Story Openings: Hook Your Reader
  2. 2Time Words: Telling a Story in Order
  3. 3All About My Favorite Animal — Information Writing
  4. 4How to Write a Procedure: Steps and Bossy Verbs

How to use this writing prompt

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this writing prompt for?

2nd Grade students (typically ages 7–8) working on narrative writing. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 30 minutes for 6 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Strong Story Openings: Hook Your Reader.

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Success TutoringWorksheets2nd Grade · English · Narrative Writing

My Best Summer Day — Personal Narrative

Name

Date

Plan first, then write. Read your story aloud to check that it makes sense.

Plan

Draw a picture or write a few words for each part before you write.

1.Who was with you, and where were you? (answer space)
2.What happened first? (answer space)
3.What happened next? (answer space)
4.What happened last? (answer space)
5.How did you feel at the end of the day? (answer space)

Write

6.Write your story. Give it a title. Tell what happened in order, and use details so the reader can picture your day.
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Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.

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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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