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Good Samaritan Day: March 13
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that March 13th is 'Good Samaritan Day.' Students then make a list of ten things they have done to help others. Students also create a list of ten things they will do to help others.
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Pluto: February 18, 1930
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 18, 1930 as the date Pluto was discovered. Students then answer the following prompt: 'What is your personal opinion about the scientist no longer considering Pluto to be...
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Make Up Your Own Holiday Day: March 26
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that March 26th is "Make up Your Own Holiday Day." Students then create their own holiday by marking the day, writing about the reason for celebrating, the special events that will take...
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William Clark: August 1, 1770
In this writing prompts worksheet, students learn that August 1, 1770 is the birthday of explorer William Clark, part of the American explorers Lewis and Clark. Students then answer the following prompt: 'Would you have wanted to be a...
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U.S. Presidential Election: January 7, 1789
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date January 7, 1789 as the day the first U.S. Presidential election was held. Students then answer the prompt: 'If you were running for President at that time, what issue would you...
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National Static Electricity Day: January 9
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that January 9th is National Static Electricity Day. Students then research five facts about the cause of static electricity using resources in their classroom. Students summarize the...
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Elizabeth Blackwell: February 3, 1821
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 3, 1821 as the birthday for Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor. Students then write about the obstacles they think she endured in order to become a doctor.
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Hershey's Chocolate Company: February 9, 1894
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 9, 1894 as the day Hershey's Chocolate Company was founded. Students then come up with a new candy product for the company. Students list the ingredients, the candy's...
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Creative Writing Picture Prompt - Aliens
In this creative writing worksheet, students examine a picture prompt of an alien and a frog prince. They write a story about the picture.
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Creative Writing Picture Prompt - Winter Scene
In this creative writing worksheet, students examine a black line picture of a winter scene. They write a story about a boy running in the snow and a snowman.
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Do Some Research: Process of Burning
In this Internet research worksheet, students research answers to the question, "What is the process of burning?" Students use the Internet to find answers to include in a short report to be written on the lines provided.
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Air Bag Safety
In this air bag safety worksheet, students will read a newspaper article about how air bags might be dangerous to small children. Students will write an essay discussing their ideas about air bag safety.
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Hero Essay
In this language arts worksheet, students read the essay prompt about what it means to have a hero and be a hero. Students write an essay about what being a hero means to them.
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Essay About Home
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about the meaning of home and what makes a home. Students write an essay about their home and what it means to them.
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Best Friend Essay
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about friendship. Students write about what a best friend means to them.
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Daily Routine Essay
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about daily routines. Students write about what daily routines mean to them and what place they have in their lives.
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Computer Games Essay
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt which talks about the pros and cons of computer games. Students write an essay about their opinions of computer games.
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Animal Testing Essay
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt which talks about animal testing in the development of new products. Students write an essay about their feelings about animal testing.
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Story Starters: Woodpeckers' Park
A great Earth Day and environment assignment, or even a basic creative writing lesson, this prompt helps students to begin the story of Woody and Woodruff, two woodpeckers who don't like litterers! Both a picture and an introduction can...
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Picture Prompt: Dolphin Games
Kids who love dolphins will get a kick out of this prompt, which includes a picture of two dolphins playing with a beach ball. Using the picture for inspiration, students complete the beginning, middle, and ending of the story. A text...
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Picture Prompt: Kids by the Creek
Students finish the story in this picture prompt, which shows two kids fishing by a creek. The prompt lends well to creative writing, as well as autobiographical writing. A word box allows teachers to type words that they want students...
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Printable Story Starter: The Arrival
A creative writing prompt about the arrival of a boat after a long journey helps students to continue the story by providing the two opening sentences. Students compose the middle and ending of the story. This prompt could be used in the...
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Printable Story Starter: Snow Leopard
This writing prompt about a hungry snow leopard provides students with the beginning of a story, including characters, a setting, and a conflict that the student can complete. The student can then compose an original middle and end of...
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Printable Story Starter: Tired of the Snow
This writing prompt about Earl, the polar bear, who is tired of the snow, helps students complete the story by providing the first few sentences. The prompt also sets students up with the first conflict, which they can complete as they...