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April 25th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that the Hubble Telescope was launched on April 25, 1990. Students comment on whether is it is beneficial to study the universe.
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April 26th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that April 26th is Hug a Friend Day. Students respond to a question pertaining to friendship.
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April 30th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn that on April 30, 1803 the Louisiana Purchase was competed. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the Louisiana Purchase and summarize them in their own words.
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May 4th Writing Prompt
For 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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July 1st Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 1st is International Joke Day. Students create several jokes to share with their classmates.
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July 4th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn that the United States declared independence from Great Britain on July 4th, 1776. Students reflect on how fireworks became part of the tradition of celebrating the holiday.
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July 8th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt learning exercise, 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 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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May 6th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, 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 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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June 5th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, 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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December 5th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that Walt Disney was born on this day in 1901. Students respond to 2 questions regarding Disney movies.
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December 28th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, learners learn that Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the state of Iowa and summarize them in their own words.
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May 16th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the first U. S. nickel was minted on May 16, 1866. Students design a new coin and include a description and sketch of it.
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June 21st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June is National Camping Month. Students plan a camping trip for their families as they respond to 3 questions.
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Writing Prompts for Elementary, Middle and High Schools
Work on descriptive, narrative, persuasive, and expository writing with 110 prompts! The writing prompts are organized by type of writing. Several are separated into collections for younger students so you can find prompts for your...
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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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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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November 28th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that is Good Nutrition Month. Students create a plan for eating healthier through November and December.
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December 25th Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on Christmas Day as they describe the best gift they have given to someone else.
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What is Your Favorite Summer Memory?
What are your pupils' favorite memories? Writing is one of the most difficult skills to master and writing every day for short periods of time is a fantastic way to improve overall expository writing skills and ability with writing...
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October 21st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the Guggenheim Museum opened on October 21, 1959 in New York City. Students describe a time they have visited any museum.