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May 12th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 12th is Limerick Day. Students learn the guidelines for writing a limerick.
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May 14th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Lewis and Clark set out on their famous journey on May 14, 1804. Students write about what it might have been like to accompany the men on the journey.
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June 27th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the melody of the "Happy Birthday Song" was written on this day in 1859. Students write a new song lyrics set to the same tune.
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November 11th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on the meaning of Veteran's Day as they write about why it is important to appreciate the great sacrifices made by the men and women who have defended America.
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November 13th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that learn that November 13th is Mom and Dad's Day. Students write a letter to the their parents or someone else who is important to them.
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May 30th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the ice cream freezer was patented in this day in 1848. Students choose 1 of 4 ice cream topics to write about.
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September 29th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the act establishing an official U. S. Military was passed on September 29, 1789. Students write a letter to a serviceman or servicewoman.
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April 27th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that April 27th is Tell a Story Day. Students create and plan a story that they would like to write.
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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 19th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, learners 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 activity, 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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September 11th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional 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 16th Writing Prompt
For 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, learners 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.
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July 23rd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that author and illustrator Robert Quackenbush was born on July 23rd. Students respond to the question, "When you grow up, would you like to be an author and/or illustrator?"
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July 24th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 24th is Amelia Earhart Day. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the Earhart and summarize them in their own words.
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July 25th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July is National Recreation Month. Students look up the recreation in the dictionary and then describe their favorite recreational activity.
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October 27th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the Roosevelt and summarize them in their own words.
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April 3rd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the Pony Express was established on April 3, 1860. Students consider the requirements to be a rider on the Pony Express and respond to 2 questions.
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April 2nd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Hans Christian Anderson's birthday was on April 2nd. Students choose 2 of their favorite fairy tales and create a play that combines elements of both stories.
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May 13th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the last full week in May is National Backyard Games Week. Students create an afternoon or night of fun for their family as they plan how to celebrate the week.
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May 17th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, 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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May 15th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 15th is National Chocolate Chip Day. Students create a new dessert that includes chocolate chips as an ingredient.