Grades 2–4

Prepare ahead: Copy the manipulatives onto card stock before cutting apart. Bend
and tape the cards so they are two-sided. Cut apart adjective cards. Store individual
sets in food storage bags to add a kinesthetic element for players.
Samples
It’s your birthday, and I thought
you would enjoy some Moola!
Moo la
la la la!
Happy Birthday!
into a beautiful
bouquet!
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I hope your birthday blossoms . . .
Strategies for Writers Grades 2–4 ■ Activity 15 ■ Greeting Cards
Round 1
A splash of sunlight, time to
spend “your way” . . .
Happy birthday to a
great soccer player!
I hope your birthday
is full of sunshine . . .
And that you have the coolest
birthday in the
universe!
a heart that remembers how to
play. Happy Birthday.
From your
biggest fan.
and smiles, laughter, and love.
Strategies for Writers Grades 2–4 ■ Activity 15 ■ Greeting Cards
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Hope your birthday is a blast!
Happy
o
ooo
Wo
Wo
oo
o!
Wo
Wappy Worfway!
o-
To a really
cool cat!
Birthday
Each day is a
beautiful gift.
and I’m one of them!
That’s why I didn’t get you
anything else. Happy Birthday!
Strategies for Writers Grades 2–4 ■ Activity 15 ■ Greeting Cards
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Lots of people are thinking of
you on your birthday . . .
It’s “reel“y your birthday.
Happy Birthday.
Did you get exactly
what you wanted
Don’t look
at me.
You’re
gonna
have to
ask Santa
for THAT!
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????
Hope it’s a whopper!
Strategies for Writers Grades 2–4 ■ Activity 15 ■ Greeting Cards
Everything is better
with a friend.
Especially birthdays!
Be careful opening this
birthday card.
It holds a whole year of fun,
friendship, and best wishes.
Ahoy!
He’ll keep his eye out
for your present.
Captain Silver told me ’tis
your birthday, Matie.
Celebrate your own special day
in your own special way!
Strategies for Writers Grades 2–4 ■ Activity 15 ■ Greeting Cards
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Round 2
There’s
one thing
for sure.
I know we’ve argued, wrestled,
tattled, and teased,
It’s your birthday.
You’re in a
league of
your own!
but I’m still glad it’s your
birthday!
Hope your day is
filled with family,
friends, and fun.
Strategies for Writers Grades 2–4 ■ Activity 15 ■ Greeting Cards
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Have an all-star birthday!
Every kid
should know
someone as
great as you.
Happy
Birthday!
One outstanding birthday!
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Cake + Friends +
Family + Gifts =
Strategies for Writers Grades 2–4 ■ Activity 15 ■ Greeting Cards
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Loving
Funny
Sarcastic
Other
Sincere
Cute
Friendly
Bland
Fun
Heartfelt
Sassy
Playful
Strategies for Writers Grades 2–4 ■ Activity 15 ■ Greeting Cards
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Adjective Cards