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Pearl Harbor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the impact of the attack on Pearl Harbor. In this World War II lesson plan, students research print and electronic sources about the attack on Pearl Harbor and then write news article about the attack from an...
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Who Was Responsible for the Start of the Cold War?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars determine who is responsible for the start of the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson plan, students conduct their own research about the evolution of the war and write essays that reveal their opinion on how the war began.
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My Autobiography Activity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders tell others about themselves. In this autobiography lesson plan, 2nd graders respond to questions about themselves and then create pictures that reveal their personalities.
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Book of 100's

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this 100th day activity worksheet, students respond to 4 questions that require them to explain why they wish they had 100 of something.
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Alaska Animals Writing

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students examine pictures of Alaskan animals and then use the space provided to write descriptive sentences about them.
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Adjectives English Grammar Worksheet

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this adjectives writing prompt worksheet, students examine a picture of a school scene and then use the space provided to write a story about the picture using the 3 adjectives provided.
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Pirates Writing Prompt

For Students K - 2nd
In this writing prompt worksheet, students examine a picture of a pirate scene and then use the space provided to write a pirate story about the picture.
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The Power of Autobiographical Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of injustice. In this nonviolent resistance lesson, students discuss how autobiographical writing may be used to promote justice. Learners read an excerpt from Gandhi's autobiography and determine how his...
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How to Write an Essay Paper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover how to compose essays. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to gather information, write outlines, and write rough drafts of essays.
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Sentence Structure

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete sentence structure activities. In this sentence structure lesson, students discuss ways to piece together a sentence using the given words from the teacher. Students may also participate in related activities that range...
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Writing a Resume

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students select an occupation to pursue and write a resume to get the job. In this resume writing lesson, students brainstorm about their skills for their ideal job. Students research the occupation and then write a resume for the job.
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Story Starters For Historical Fiction Story

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers author their own historical fiction stories. In this writing skills lesson, students use the 10 provided story starters to write fiction stories that incorporate facts from history.
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Writing About a Christmas Day Celebration

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners write about a Christmas Day Celebration they had with their family. In this creative writing lesson, students write stories in first person point of view about a personal experience they had with their families on Christmas Day....
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Changing Your City

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars write a one to two page paper about what they would like to change in their city and why. In this city analysis lesson, students brainstorm about changes for their city and write a paper on why they would make those changes.
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Comic Book Project

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars write a fictional story into a comic book format. In this creative writing instructional activity, students analyze example comics and discuss the format. Young scholars create a comic book using imaginary characters that...
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Test Your Creative Writing Skills

For Students 4th - 6th
In this creative writing activity, students use the given picture to write a creative story. Students use the details provided about the character and setting of the story and incorporate them into their writing.
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Personal Timeline

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders review the stages of the writing process. In this writing process lesson, 7th graders review the writing process steps by creating a personal timeline. Students complete graphic organizers for the lesson and present their...
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Writing a Resume

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research a future career and write a resume for the job. In this job skills lesson plan, 9th graders work in groups to identify future job skills and duties. Students then write a resume for the job.
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Blueprint Writing

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders write a narrative composition about funny incidents in their home lives. In this narrative writing lesson, 8th graders define what a blueprint is and draw one for their home. Students write about events that happened in...
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Short Story Inspiration

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders write an original story using a picture of a scene inspiration. In this short story lesson, 10th graders write short stories using a picture.
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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Here’s the overview for a series of lessons about the Japanese American internment introduced by the resource entitled “A Fence Away From Freedom.” Included are the link to the Smithsonian website on which the lessons are based, a list...
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Culminating Writing Assessment: History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students reflect on power, privilege, and standing in American society. In this writing skills lesson, students respond to the question, "If you are denied power, privilege, and equal standings with other Americans, how would you respond?"
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Language Arts Book 3 Grade 4 Writing Skills

For Students 4th
For this language arts book 3 grade 4 writing skills worksheet, 4th graders read 2 passages, write short answers to 3 questions then write a short essay about one of the passages.
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How Would the World be Different?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the impact of Martin Luther King, Jr. In this civil rights lesson, students imagine the outcome of the Civil Rights Movement had King never been born. Students compose essays that feature King's roles in the movement.