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May 2nd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the first week in May is National Postcard Week. Students create their own postcard to celebrate the week.
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May 4th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 4th is National Weather Observer's Day. Students respond to questions regarding weather.
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May 5th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about Mexico and its culture and summarize them in their own words.
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May 3rd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 3rd is Space Day. Students sharpen their writing skills as they respond to questions regarding the moon.
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July 1st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that July 1st is International Joke Day. Students create several jokes to share with their classmates.
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July 8th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on July 8, 1835 the Liberty Bell cracked. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the Liberty Bell and summarize them in their own words.
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July 5th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 5th is Caribbean Day. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the Caribbean and summarize them in their own words.
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July 6th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on July 6th the first picture postcard was made. Students describe a postcard they would design.
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July 11th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that author E. B. White was born on this day in 1899. Students consider whether it is better to read a book before seeing a movie based on a book.
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July 19th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that poet, playwright, and teacher Eve Merriam was born on this day in 1916. Students sharpen their writing skills as they compose their own poems.
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July 15th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the Boeing 707 jet flew on this day in 1954. Students write a description of the inside of an airplane they would design.
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July 17th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on this day in 1955 Disneyland opened. Students write about their favorite amusement park ride or activity.
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May 6th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that the second week of May is National Pet Week. Students respond to several questions pertaining to pets.
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May 7th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners learn about stamp collecting and sharpen their writing skills as they respond to questions regarding collecting as a hobby.
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May 11th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 11th is School Nurse Day. Students describe an injury that they experienced at school.
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May 19th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 10th is National Clean Your Room Day. Students elaborate about something that they found when they were cleaning their rooms.
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May 19th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt learning exercise, students reflect on Mother's Day and sharpen their writing skills as they write a paragraph using 1 of the 4 sentence starters provided.
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June 4, 620 BC - Aesop's Fables
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 4, 620 BC was the birthday of Greek born Aesop of Aesop's fables. Students use resources in the classroom to research the fables and then write a fable of their own.
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June 5th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that June 5th is World Environment Day. Students describe 5 things they can do to help save the World's environment.
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June 6, 1933 - Drive -In Movies
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 6, 1933 was the day the first drive-in movie theatre opened in the United States. Students write about whether they would rather watch a movie and a drive-in or standard movie...
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June 8, 1867 - Frank Lloyd Wright
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that June 8, 1867 was the birthday of famous American, Frank Lloyd Wright. Students learn about Wright as a famous architect and then write about what their dream house would...
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June 11, 1982 - "E.T."
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that June 11, 1982 was the premiere date for the movie, "E.T." Students create a character from out space and describe what it would look like, its characteristics, and then...
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May 20, 1927 - Charles Lindbergh
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 20, 1927 was the day Charles Lindbergh became the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone. Students write about the bravest thing they have ever done and then explain why the...
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May 25 - National Bike Month
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 25th is 'National Bike Month.' Students write about a bicycle path they would create through their neighborhood or town and where it would lead. Students include a description of...