Curated OER
September 9, 1963 - Ming Ming
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that on September 9, 1963, the first giant panda was born in captivity at the Beijing Zoo. Students write about the advantages or disadvantages to animals who are born in captivity.
Curated OER
April 4, 1818 - U.S. Flag
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on April 4, 1818 the United States flag was approved. Students write what a new flag for the United States would look like if they designed it. Students write a paragraph explaining...
Curated OER
April 20 - National Humor Month
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that April is "National Humor Month." Students write several jokes and their share their favorite with the class.
Curated OER
November 24 - Benjamin Franklin
In this writing prompt learning exercise, 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...
Curated OER
June 6, 1933 - Drive -In Movies
In this writing prompt activity, 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...
Curated OER
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.
Curated OER
May 20, 1927 - Charles Lindbergh
In this writing prompt worksheet, 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 explain why the...
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
October 6, 1889 - 1st Motion Picture
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that October 6, 1889 was the day Thomas Edison showed the first motion picture using a Kinetoscope. Students write about whether they think the invention was the most important invention...
Curated OER
October 9, 1876 - Telephone Conversation
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on October 9, 1876, the first two-way telephone conversation took place. Students write about who they would call and why.
Curated OER
October 4, 1957 - Sputnik I
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on October 4, 1957 Sputnik I, the first space vehicle, was launched. Students write about traveling in space and what they would like to explore. If students don't want to space...
Curated OER
June 19 - Juneteenth
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 19th marks the date of Juneteenth, the abolition of slavery in Texas. Students write why it was important for African Americans to have equal rights.
Curated OER
September 2, 1789 - U.S. Treasury Department
In this writing prompt activity, students learn on September 2, 1789, the United States Treasury Department was established. Students write what famous American they would want on the front of a $1 bill if they could design a new bill.
Curated OER
April 8 - Astronomy Week
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the first week of April is Astronomy Week. Students write about a planet they would like to visit and why.
Curated OER
April 16, 1867: Wilbur Wright
In this writing prompt activity, students learn that Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867. Students write about the lifetime dreams they have for themselves.
Curated OER
December 20 - Games Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn December 20th is "Games Day." Students think of two of their favorite games and how they could combine the games to make a new one. Students write what they would call the new game, the...
Curated OER
Betsy Ross: January 1, 1752
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date January 1, 1752 as the birthday for Betsy Ross, the woman who sewed the first American flag. Students then answer the following prompt: 'If you were asked to create a new flag for...
Curated OER
The Boy Scouts: February 8, 1910
In this writing prompts worksheet, students learn the date February 8, 1910 as the day the Boy Scouts organization was founded. Students then write about the clubs or organizations they belong to and some of the things they learned in...
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
May 24, 1844 - Morse Code Message
In this writing prompt worksheet, students 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 their own...
Curated OER
May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens
In this writing prompt learning exercise, 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.
Curated OER
May 27, 1937 - The Golden Gate Bridge
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners 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.
Curated OER
June 15 - Fly a Kite Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 15th is "Fly a Kite Day" in honor of Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment in 1752. Students research five facts about Benjamin Franklin's experiments and summarize the facts into...
Curated OER
June 14 - Flag Day
In this writing prompt activity, students learn that June 14th is 'Flag Day.' Students use classroom resources to learn five facts about the American flag and summarize them into their own words.
Other popular searches
- Narrative Writing Prompts
- Persuasive Writing Prompts
- Expository Writing Prompts
- Thanksgiving Writing Prompts
- Speculative Writing Prompt
- Descriptive Writing Prompts
- 4th Grade Writing Prompts
- Informative Writing Prompts
- Persuasive Essay Prompts
- Daily Writing Prompts
- Creative Writing Prompt
- Christmas Writing Prompt