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June 8, 1867 - Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students 7th - 8th
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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May 20, 1927 - Charles Lindbergh

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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May 25 - National Bike Month

For Students 7th - 8th
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 22 - Buy a Musical Instrument Day

For Students 7th - 8th
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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November 3 - Election Day

For Students 7th - 8th
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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December 9, 1884 - Roller Skates

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that on December 9, 1884 the ball-bearing roller skate was patented. Kids explain how the roller skate is similar and different from roller blades. Students explain which...
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December 13 - National Cocoa Day

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students learn that December 13th is 'National Cocoa Day.' Students write which they would like to read while drinking hot cocoa.
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October 6, 1889 - 1st Motion Picture

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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October 5, 1902 - McDonald's

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing prompt activity, students learn that October 5, 1902 was the birthday for the founder of the McDonald's restaurant. Students write a persuasive paragraph about not eating fast food.
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October 3, 1906 - SOS Morse Code

For Students 7th - 8th
For 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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October 4, 1957 - Sputnik I

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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June 20 - First Day of Summer

For Students 7th - 8th
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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September 9, 1963 - Ming Ming

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students 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.
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April 20 - National Humor Month

For Students 7th - 8th
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.
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December 20 - Games Day

For Students 7th - 8th
For 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...
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The Brooklyn Museum of Art Newspaper

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students create newspapers. In this technology skills lesson, students create a newspaper layout using a word processor program. The newspaper features stories regarding the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
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Rendering a Resolution

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the concept of peace. In this International Peace Day lesson plan, students determine their reaction to a scenario that requires them to benefit themselves or benefit everyone. Students discuss the scenario and discuss...
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Who Was Responsible for the Start of the Cold War?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students determine who is responsible for the start of the Cold War. In this Cold War lesson, students conduct their own research about the evolution of the war and write essays that reveal their opinion on how the war began.
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June 11, 1982 - "E.T."

For Students 7th - 8th
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 24, 1844 - Morse Code Message

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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May 18, 1980 - Mount St. Helens

For Students 7th - 8th
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

For Students 7th - 8th
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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Writing with Strong Verbs

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use strong verbs in their writing. In this verbs in writing instructional activity, students locate the verbs in their writing, then identify the verbs that are weak and make revisions.
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Narrative Writing

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete activities to learn narrative writing. In this narrative writing lesson students are given writing prompts in order to better understand how to write in a narrative format.

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