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April 1st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students remember that April 1st is April Fool's Day. Students describe a joke they have played or would like to play on someone.
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May 14th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt learning exercise, 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 learning exercise, 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 31st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that May 31st is World No Tobacco Day. Students write to persuade someone to stop smoking or chewing tobacco.
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May 30th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, 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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June 2nd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on this day in 1896 the radio was patented. Students write about forms of communication we may use in the future.
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September 18th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that on this day in 1851 the New York Times newspaper was first published. Students write their thoughts about current events.
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September 26th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn about Johnny Appleseed and his community service. Students identify and describe a service they could complete for their own community.
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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 1st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. Students describe a great teacher.
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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 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 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
For 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 7th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn about stamp collecting and sharpen their writing skills as they respond to questions regarding collecting as a hobby.
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May 19th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, 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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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 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.