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Scent-Inspired Composition
Our sense of smell has a wonderful way of bringing back memories. Unlock those memories with an olfactory-inspired writing prompt that challenges writers to tell a story about a specific smell and the memories it conjures.
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Bear Tale: Author's Purpose - Informing Or Entertaining
After reading The Mitten by Jan Brett, scholars discuss the author's purpose. Small groups compare and contrast a book written to entertain and a book to inform, then create a T-Chart detailing the characteristics of...
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President Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students write a story using the writing prompt, 'If I were the President, I would...' Students write their story on the provided lines.
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Childhood Narrative Memory Writing Prompt
In this writing prompt worksheet, students are encouraged to write a narrative about a vivid childhood memory. They discuss why it was so important and why it was particularly memorable.
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Writing Prompts- Comparing Reality with What is Presented on Television
In this writing prompt worksheet, students write a passage the proves that they can distinguish the difference between what happens on television with what happens in reality.
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Who Wrote That?
Scholars creatively respond to writing prompts. They respond to writing prompts that reveal clues regarding their personalities and then use the prompts written in class to guess the prompts that belong to their classmates.
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Ten Prompts for Student Writing
Build writing skills and creative thinking. Writers are given a variety of thought-provoking writing prompts to choose from. After they choose what they will write about they share their pieces with the class.
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Magic Pencil Story Starters
While mentioning adult learners in the description, this lesson could be used at any grade level. This activity gives a list of procedures and writing prompts to help unlock the writer in everyone. Learners of all ages could benefit from...
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St. Patrick's Day 4 Leaf Clover Story Starter
What if four leaf clovers really did bring good luck, how would they change people's lives? This fun creative writing activity asks children to tap into their imaginations as they explore the possibilities of this interesting superstition.
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November 1, 1870 - U.S. Weather Service
In 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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December 21 - Crossword Puzzle
In this writing prompt worksheet, 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 puzzle....
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Video Games Day- July 8th
In this writing prompt activity, students 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. Students 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, learners 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. Learners then draw the cartoon.
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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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October 3, 1906 - SOS Morse Code
In this writing prompt worksheet, 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 instructional activity, 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...
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April 10 - National Sibling Day
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that April 10th is 'National Sibling Day.' Students write about the activities they enjoy with their siblings. If students don't have sibling they write whether they would or...
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December 18, 1886 - Ty Cobb
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners 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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George Washington: February 22, 1732
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 22, 1732 as President George Washington's birthday. Students then answer the following prompt: 'What do you think were the advantages and disadvantages to being our...
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Pancakes: March 25
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date March 25 as the day pancakes were first made. Students then answer the prompt: 'Many would consider pancakes to be their favorite breakfast food. Would you? What is your favorite...
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U.S. Supreme Court: February 1, 1790
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 1, 1790 as the first meeting of the United States Supreme Court. Students then answer the following prompt: What type of person do you think it takes to be a member of...
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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 9, 1884 - Roller Skates
In this writing prompt learning exercise, learners 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. Learners explain which...
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