ESL Writing Worksheets
470 printable writing worksheets · Toddlers to C2
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Writing worksheets by level
Every level, with a page of its own once it has a few sheets.
- Toddlers writing worksheetsToddlers (pre-reading) · 56 sheetsSee all 56In the library
- Starters writing worksheetsStarters (pre-A1) · 26 sheetsSee all 26In the library
- Movers writing worksheetsMovers (A1) · 29 sheetsSee all 29In the library
- Flyers writing worksheetsFlyers (A2) · 30 sheetsSee all 30In the library
- A1 writing worksheetsA1 (Beginner) · 58 sheetsSee all 58In the library
- A2 writing worksheetsA2 (Elementary) · 65 sheetsSee all 65In the library
- B1 writing worksheetsB1 (Intermediate) · 71 sheetsSee all 71In the library
- B2 writing worksheetsB2 (Upper-intermediate) · 51 sheetsSee all 51In the library
- C1 writing worksheetsC1 (Advanced) · 48 sheetsSee all 48In the library
- C2 writing worksheetsC2 (Proficiency) · 36 sheetsSee all 36In the library
Most used writing worksheets
The 24 most used of 470, easiest level first.
About writing worksheets
Good writing lessons give learners a clear model, a reason to write and support with planning. These worksheets cover the full range, from tracing and pencil-control activities for toddlers and copying words at Cambridge Starters to emails, stories, reviews, reports and discursive essays at B1–C2.
Most tasks follow a process approach: students analyze a model text for layout, paragraphing and useful language, practice a target feature such as linkers, narrative tenses or formal register, plan with a structured frame, and then write their own text to a word limit. Genre-based worksheets include informal and formal emails, stories, articles, reviews, reports, proposals and essays, with prompts that reflect Cambridge exam writing tasks where relevant.
Teacher copies include answer keys for the controlled exercises and model or sample answers for the freer tasks. Print or download as PDF in A4 or US Letter, or share an online class link students open without an account. A word bank and a large-print, dyslexia-friendly font help learners who find writing in English daunting.
Teaching tips: writing worksheets
- Always show a model text first and ask students to identify its structure before they write.
- Give a planning stage with a time limit so learners organize ideas before worrying about accuracy.
- Use a simple correction code rather than rewriting students' work, and ask them to redraft.
- Set a clear word range and ask learners to count, as many exam tasks penalize texts that are far too short.
- Build a class bank of useful phrases for each genre and add to it after every task.
Questions teachers ask
Do the writing worksheets include sample answers?
Yes. Controlled exercises have answer keys, and freer writing tasks come with a model or sample answer in the teacher copy.
Which genres are covered?
Emails and letters, stories, descriptions, articles, reviews, reports, proposals and essays, graded from A1 to C2, with simpler sentence- and paragraph-level tasks for young learners.
Can students write their answers online?
Yes. Share a class link and students can type their answers online without an account; you can also print the worksheet for handwritten work.
Are there writing activities for children who cannot read yet?
Yes. Toddlers worksheets focus on pre-writing skills such as tracing lines and shapes, with no reading required.