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December 16, 1773 - The Boston Tea Party
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773. Students research five facts using classroom resources about the Boston Tea Party and summarize the facts.
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September Journal Prompts
In this September journal prompts worksheet, 4th graders cut out the cards, one for each day of the month, then use them as writing prompts for a daily journal.
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Roberto Clemente: August 18, 1934
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date August 18, 1934 as the birthday of baseball player Roberto Clemente. Students then answer the prompt: 'Baseball is considered America's pastime. When you are outside of school,...
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Total Solar Eclipse: August 11, 1999
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn about the date August 11, 1999 when the last total solar eclipse of the millennium crossed through many countries. Students then use pictures and words to create a diagram that explains...
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Journal Prompts for October
In this journal prompts for October activity, 4th graders cut out 31 cards, each 1/3 of a page, and use them for writing prompts, one for each day in October.
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December 21 - First Day of Winter
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that December 21st is the first day of winter. Students write about their favorite winter activity that involves snow and why. Learners write about a snow activity they would like to do if...
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Benjamin Franklin: January 17, 1706
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date January 17, 1706 as the birthdate for Benjamin Franklin. Students then use resources in their classroom to find five facts about Benjamin Franklin and summarize them in their own...
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Winter Olympics: January 25, 1924
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date January 25, 1924 as the day the first Winter Olympics were held. Students then tell what their favorite event is to watch during the Winter Olympics and explain their answers.
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Random Acts of Kindness Day: February 17th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 17th as "Random Acts of Kindness Day." Students then make a list of 5-10 acts of kindness they can perform over the next week or month for other people.
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June 20 - First Day of Summer
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June 20th is the first day of summer. Students write what their favorite summer activity is.
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April 6, 1898 - North Pole
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that on April 6, 1898, the North Pole was discovered. Students research five facts about the North Pole using classroom resources and summarize them the facts.
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Writing Prompts: Political Cartoons
Students select a cartoon to present to the class. They study it for a few minutes, write a list of questions about the cartoon. Students answer each others' questions and change the questions to declarative statements which are used as...
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Bee Writing Prompt
What do your pupils know about bees? Ask them to examine facts and images about three different types of bees and write about one type. Pupils explain why their chosen bee is interesting and back up their ideas with facts and opinions....
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Pluto: February 18, 1930
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 18, 1930 as the date Pluto was discovered. Students then answer the following prompt: 'What is your personal opinion about the scientist no longer considering Pluto to be...
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Hershey's Chocolate Company: February 9, 1894
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 9, 1894 as the day Hershey's Chocolate Company was founded. Students then come up with a new candy product for the company. Students list the ingredients, the candy's...
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St. Patrick's Day: March 17th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Students learn the importance of the symbols for St. Patrick's Day, the color green and the shamrock. Students create a list of other holidays and...
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Make Up Your Own Holiday Day: March 26
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that March 26th is "Make up Your Own Holiday Day." Students then create their own holiday by marking the day, writing about the reason for celebrating, the special events that will take...
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National Static Electricity Day: January 9
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that January 9th is National Static Electricity Day. Students then research five facts about the cause of static electricity using resources in their classroom. Students summarize the...
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Writing Lesson 13
Fourth graders practice responding to a writing prompt and practice proofreading. They write three paragraphs explaining good classroom rules and tell why each of three rules is a good one. Each paragraph should have at least three...
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Printable Story Starter: The Arrival
A creative writing prompt about the arrival of a boat after a long journey helps students to continue the story by providing the two opening sentences. Students compose the middle and ending of the story. This prompt could be used in the...
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Printable Story Starter: Snow Leopard
This writing prompt about a hungry snow leopard provides students with the beginning of a story, including characters, a setting, and a conflict that the student can complete. The student can then compose an original middle and end of...
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Teaching Playwriting in Schools
The world is a stage, and so is your classroom! Hone the skills of the next generation of Tony® award winners with a set of exercises, reference pages, writing prompts, and excerpts from famous plays.
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Dr. Seuss in the Classroom
Explore the works of Dr. Seuss, such as Horton Hears a Who, Horton Hatches and Egg, The Sneetches and Other Stories, The Lorax, The Butter Battle Book, and Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories. Each story lesson includes reading...
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Learning with Nature
Think outside the box - and think about education beyond the classroom walls - with a resource that has your critical thinkers watching a video about a nursery in Scotland that lets youngsters roam wild in a forest. Viewers reflect on...
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