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September 6, 2000 - Copyright Violation
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on September 6, 2000, a popular MP3 web site was fined for copyright violation. Students write whether they think they should be able to make a music purchase and share it with...
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September 2, 1789 - U.S. Treasury Department
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn on September 2, 1789, the United States Treasury Department was established. Students write what famous American they would want on the front of a $1 bill if they could design a new bill.
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September 3, 1783 - Treaty of Paris
In this writing prompt learning exercise, learners learn that on September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed. Students write why they think the Revolutionary War was such an important point in the history of the United States.
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September 9, 1963 - Ming Ming
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that on September 9, 1963, the first giant panda was born in captivity at the Beijing Zoo. Students write about the advantages or disadvantages to animals who are born in captivity.
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April 6, 1898 - North Pole
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that on April 6, 1898, the North Pole was discovered. Students research five facts about the North Pole using classroom resources and summarize them the facts.
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April 4, 1818 - U.S. Flag
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on April 4, 1818 the United States flag was approved. Students write what a new flag for the United States would look like if they designed it. Students write a paragraph explaining...
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April 8 - Astronomy Week
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the first week of April is Astronomy Week. Students write about a planet they would like to visit and why.
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April 10 - National Sibling Day
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that April 10th is 'National Sibling Day.' Students write about the activities they enjoy with their siblings. If students don't have sibling they write whether they would or would not...
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April 9, 1865 - Civil War
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. Students use classroom resources to help them research five facts about the Civil War and summarize the facts.
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April 20 - National Humor Month
In this writing prompt activity, students learn that April is "National Humor Month." Students write several jokes and their share their favorite with the class.
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April 16, 1867: Wilbur Wright
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867. Students write about the lifetime dreams they have for themselves.
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December 15 - Bill of Rights Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December 15th is known as "Bill of Rights Day." Students research five facts about the Bill of Rights using classroom resources and summarize the facts. Students include why the Bill...
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December 21 - First Day of Winter
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December 21st is the first day of winter. Students write about their favorite winter activity that involves snow and why. Students write about a snow activity they would like to do if...
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December 16, 1773 - The Boston Tea Party
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773. Students research five facts using classroom resources about the Boston Tea Party and summarize the facts.
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December 20 - Games Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn December 20th is "Games Day." Kids think of two of their favorite games and how they could combine the games to make a new one. Students write what they would call the new game, the rules...
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December 18, 1886 - Ty Cobb
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on December 18, 1886, baseball player Ty Cobb was born. Students write about how baseball became known as "America's Pastime."
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December 21 - Crossword Puzzle
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the first crossword puzzle was published in a newspaper on December 21. Students write use one of the current subjects they are studying to write 10 clues for a crossword puzzle....
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Describing How to Get a Shop or Restaurant
In this descriptive paragraph worksheet, learners first draw a map showing how to get to a location. Students then write sentences explaining how to get to a location using directional phrases. Learners then write the sentences into a...
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Writing Exciting Paragraphs
In these paragraph writing worksheets, students study the definitions and example sentences for the topic sentence, the body, and the concluding sentence in a paragraph. Students then read a sample paragraph and answer several review...
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Writing Sentences
In these sentence writing worksheets, students complete the packet of sentence writing activities to help them learn how to write complete sentences.
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JET SET Reading and Writing
In these reading and writing worksheets, students complete this packet that helps them with their reading comprehension skills and their writing skills including using correct grammar and punctuation.
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Using Plural Nouns in Descriptions
In this plural nouns worksheet, students complete three exercises that help them understand and use plural nouns in descriptive writing.
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Using Commas for Clear Writing
In this commas worksheet, students learn to use commas to help write more clearly. Students complete three exercises with commas.
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Sunny Times News: Movie Guide for Local Theaters
In this movie review worksheet, students read through a movie guide and review. They then answer 6 questions about the information they reviewed.