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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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July 16 - Apollo 11 Voyage
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on July 16th, 1969 'Apollo 11' lifted off. Students write about whether they believe people will live on the moon, why or why not, and if they would like to live there.
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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 7th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, 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 9 1754- Newspaper Cartoon
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 9, 1754 is the day the first newspaper cartoon was printed. Students write about what type of cartoon they would create for their school newspaper. Students then draw the cartoon.
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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 worksheet, learners 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 5th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, 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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November 1, 1870 - U.S. Weather Service
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on November 1, 1870, the United States Weather Service was established. Students write if their town is an area that can be affected by sever weather. Students then write what they...
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November 4th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt instructional activity, learners learn that on this day in 1834 the first wagon train reached the state of California. Students respond to 3 questions.
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November 3 - Election Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that November 3 is Election Day in the United States. Students write if they would choose to vote if they were 18 years old and why it is important for the citizens of the country to vote.
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November 9th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the second week of November is American Education Week. Students respond to the question, "Do you believe that children in the United States should be required to attend school?"
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December 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. Students research five facts about the event using classroom resources and summarize the facts into their...
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December 5th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Walt Disney was born on this day in 1901. Students respond to 2 questions regarding Disney movies.
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December 9, 1884 - Roller Skates
For this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on December 9, 1884 the ball-bearing roller skate was patented. Students explain how the roller skate is similar and different from roller blades. Students explain which skate they...
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October 7, 1986 - The Rose
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on October 7, 1986, the rose became the United States National Flower. Students write if they think that was a good choice for the country and if they would have picked a different...
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October 3, 1906 - SOS Morse Code
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that October 3, 1906 was designated as the international distress code. Students create their own type of code system that helps them create secret messages.
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June 12, 1929 - Anne Frank
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on June 12, 1929, Anne Frank was born. Students learn about Anne Frank and her diary and then write down everything that occurs in one day. Students write about how they feel about...
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September 6, 2000 - Copyright Violation
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on September 6, 2000, a popular MP3 web site was fined for copyright violation. Students write whether they think they should be able to make a music purchase and share it with...
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April 10 - National Sibling Day
For this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that April 10th is 'National Sibling Day.' Students write about the activities they enjoy with their siblings. If learners don't have sibling they write whether they would or would not...
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April 9, 1865 - Civil War
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. Students use classroom resources to help them research five facts about the Civil War and summarize the facts.
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December 18, 1886 - Ty Cobb
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on December 18, 1886, baseball player Ty Cobb was born. Students write about how baseball became known as "America's Pastime."
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December 21 - Crossword Puzzle
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that the first crossword puzzle was published in a newspaper on December 21. Students write use one of the current subjects they are studying to write 10 clues for a crossword...