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September 10th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt learning exercise, 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...
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July 28th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 28th is the anniversary of the first fingerprint being taken. Students write a story and use ink and their fingers to illustrate the story.
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October 25th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881. Students draw a picture of their favorite place and then write a paragraph describing the place.
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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 12th Writing Prompt
In 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 activity, 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
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, learners 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 learning exercise, 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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September 25th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn that Shel Silverstein was born on September 25th. Students mimic his style as they write their own poems.
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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 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 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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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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October 31st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Juliette Gordan Low, the woman who started Girl Scouting in the United States, was born on October 31, 1860. Students explain why it is important that kids help others.
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October 28th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Students explain why the statue is such a great American symbol.
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May 31st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, 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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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, students 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 23rd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn that a time capsule was buried on the grounds of the World's Fair in New York City on this day in 1938. Students consider artifacts they would include in a time capsule.
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