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Creative Writing Skills: Write a Story 3
In this writing prompt worksheet, students use their creative writing skills to write a story based on the picture shown that includes the 4 specific events and people listed.
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Action Heroes -Story Starter
In this story starter worksheet, students use a writing prompt to complete a story starter about an action hero who is so strong he or she can do anything.
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May 17th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that the first Kentucky Derby was held on May 17, 1875. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the Kentucky Derby and summarize them in their own words.
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Video Games Day- July 8th
In this writing prompt instructional activity, learners learn that July 8th is 'Video Games Day.' Students write whether or not they enjoy playing video games, the reason why or why not, and list their favorite game. Learners determine...
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July 16 - Apollo 11 Voyage
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that on July 16th, 1969 'Apollo 11' lifted off. Students write about whether they believe people will live on the moon, why or why not, and if they would like to live there.
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May 9 1754- Newspaper Cartoon
In this writing prompt activity, learners learn that May 9, 1754 is the day the first newspaper cartoon was printed. Students write about what type of cartoon they would create for their school newspaper. Learners then draw the cartoon.
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November 1, 1870 - U.S. Weather Service
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on November 1, 1870, the United States Weather Service was established. Students write if their town is an area that can be affected by sever weather. Students then write what they...
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November 3 - Election Day
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that November 3 is Election Day in the United States. Students write if they would choose to vote if they were 18 years old and why it is important for the citizens of the...
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November 9th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that the second week of November is American Education Week. Students respond to the question, "Do you believe that children in the United States should be required to attend school?"
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December 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. Students research five facts about the event using classroom resources and summarize the facts into their...
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December 9, 1884 - Roller Skates
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on December 9, 1884 the ball-bearing roller skate was patented. Students explain how the roller skate is similar and different from roller blades. Students explain which skate they...
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October 7, 1986 - The Rose
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on October 7, 1986, the rose became the United States National Flower. Students write if they think that was a good choice for the country and if they would have picked a different...
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October 3, 1906 - SOS Morse Code
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that October 3, 1906 was designated as the international distress code. Students create their own type of code system that helps them create secret messages.
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June 12, 1929 - Anne Frank
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on June 12, 1929, Anne Frank was born. Students learn about Anne Frank and her diary and then write down everything that occurs in one day. Students write about how they feel about...
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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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April 10 - National Sibling Day
In this writing prompt activity, 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 want...
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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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December 18, 1886 - Ty Cobb
For 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 learning exercise, 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...
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September 11th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, students honor those who lost their lives in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 as they make a list of everything they are thankful for in their lives.
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September Writing Prompt
In this September writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that September is National Honey Month and write about the production of honey.
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February 14 Writing Prompts
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners consider the history of Valentine's Day and write a love letter to someone in their family that lets them know how much they mean to the students.
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George Washington: February 22, 1732
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 22, 1732 as President George Washington's birthday. Students then answer the following prompt: 'What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages to being our...
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Pancakes: March 25
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date March 25 as the day pancakes were first made. Students then answer the prompt: 'Many would consider pancakes to be their favorite breakfast food. Would you? What is your favorite...