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Concrete Detail and Commentary
In this writing skills worksheet, students practice writing with facts or quotes from a text by following the graphic organizer format. Students write the concrete detail and then list two commentaries for their facts or quotes.
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Adverbs and Time Order
In this adverb usage instructional activity, students use adverbs to help them write a how-to report. Students complete three activities for adverbs showing time order.
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ESL Vocabulary and Writing: Food
In these English Language vocabulary and writing worksheets, students use the pictures to identify the food vocabulary words and then write a sentence for each word.
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ESL Vocabulary and Writing: Adjectives
In these English Language vocabulary and writing worksheets, students use the pictures to help identify the adjective vocabulary words and then write a sentence for each word.
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ESL Vocabulary and Writing: Animals
In these English Language vocabulary and writing worksheets, students identify the animal vocabulary word using the pictures and write a sentence for each word.
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ESL Vocabulary and Writing: Numbers
In these English Language worksheets, students use the number pictures to help them identify the number words and then write a sentence for each word.
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ESL Vocabulary and Writing: Family
In these English Language vocabulary and writing worksheets, students use the pictures to help identify the family words and then write a sentence for each word.
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ESL Vocabulary and Writing: School
In these English Language vocabulary and writing worksheets, students identify the school related vocabulary words for each picture and then write a sentence for each word.
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November 24 - Benjamin Franklin
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey, not the bald eagle, to be the symbol of the United States. Students write if they would choose the turkey of the bald eagle as the symbol or a...
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Video Games Day- July 8th
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that July 8th is 'Video Games Day.' Students write whether or not they enjoy playing video games, the reason why or why not, and list their favorite game. Learners determine if video games...
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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 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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June 4, 620 BC - Aesop's Fables
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 4, 620 BC was the birthday of Greek born Aesop of Aesop's fables. Students use resources in the classroom to research the fables and then write a fable of their own.
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June 6, 1933 - Drive -In Movies
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 6, 1933 was the day the first drive-in movie theatre opened in the United States. Students write about whether they would rather watch a movie and a drive-in or standard movie...
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June 8, 1867 - Frank Lloyd Wright
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 8, 1867 was the birthday of famous American, Frank Lloyd Wright. Students learn about Wright as a famous architect and then write about what their dream house would look like.
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June 11, 1982 - "E.T."
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 11, 1982 was the premiere date for the movie, "E.T." Students create a character from out space and describe what it would look like, its characteristics, and then include a...
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May 20, 1927 - Charles Lindbergh
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that May 20, 1927 was the day Charles Lindbergh became the first to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone. Students write about the bravest thing they have ever done and then...
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May 25 - National Bike Month
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 25th is 'National Bike Month.' Students write about a bicycle path they would create through their neighborhood or town and where it would lead. Students include a description of...
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May 24, 1844 - Morse Code Message
In this writing prompt instructional activity, learners learn that May 24, 1844 was the day the first Morse Code message was sent. Students research resources in their classroom to find five facts about Morse Code and summarize them in...
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May 22 - Buy a Musical Instrument Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 22 is 'Buy-a-Musical Instrument Day.' Students write whether or not they plan an instrument, how long they've been playing, and why they decided to play the instrument. If...
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May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted. Students use resources in the classroom to learn five facts about Mount St. Helens and summarize them in their own words.
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May 27, 1937 - The Golden Gate Bridge
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that May 27, 1937 was the day the Golden Gate Bridge opened. Students use resources in the classroom to learn five facts about the Golden Gate Bridge and summarize them in their own words.
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November 2, 1734 - Daniel Boone
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that November 2, 1734 was the birth date of American frontiersman, Daniel Boone. Kids learn a couple of facts about Boone including that he did not attend much school. Students then write...
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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...