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April 4, 1818 - U.S. Flag
In this writing prompt instructional activity, 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...
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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 20 - National Humor Month
For this writing prompt worksheet, 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 worksheet, 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 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." Students 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...
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October 11th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Eleanor Roosevelt's birthday was October 11th before they respond to her quote, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of the their dreams."
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October 10th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that English chemist and physicist Henry Cavendish's birthday was October 10th before they respond to her question, "If you were a scientist today, what would you hope to discover?"
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October 17th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that the 1989 San Francisco earthquake took place on October 17th. Students use 5 resources in the classroom to summarize 5 facts that they learn about what causes earthquakes.
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October 19th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt activity, students learn that the 1781 the final battle of the Revolutionary War took place on October 19th. Students use 5 resources in the classroom to summarize 5 facts that they learn about the Revolutionary War.
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October 18th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on October 18, 1767 the Mason-Dixon Line was established. Students list everything they know about slavery and this time period.
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October 12th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that October 12th is National Farmer's Day. Students respond to the question, " What do you think is the most important crop grown by farmers?"
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December 2nd Writing Prompt
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December is National Write to a Friend Month. Students write a letter to a friend living anywhere.
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November 28th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that is Good Nutrition Month. Students create a plan for eating healthier through November and December.
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November 26th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on Thanksgiving Day. Students describe what the first Thanksgiving might have been like for the Native American and Pilgrims.
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December 1st Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt activity, students learn that on December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man. Students write about the bravest thing they have ever done.
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December 30th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students prepare for the new year. Students record their New Year's Resolutions as they set goals for the coming year.
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December 31st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on the past year as they write about things that happened to them over the course of the past year.
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December 26th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn about Kwanza as they use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the festival and summarize them in their own words.
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September 10th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that British Scientist Alec John Jeffreys was born on September 10, 1984. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about his discovery of the DNA "fingerprint" and...
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September 16th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that September 16th is Independence Day in Mexico and they use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the country and summarize them in their own words.
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September 12th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Olympian Jesse Owens was born on September 12, 1913. Students answer the question, "If you could invent a new Olympic event, what would it be and why?"
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September 13th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that September 13th is Positive Thinking Day and create a top 10 list of ways students can remain positive when things get tough.