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December 7, 1941 - Pearl Harbor
For 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 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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June 12, 1929 - Anne Frank
In this writing prompt worksheet, 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 feel about...
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April 10 - National Sibling Day
For this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that April 10th is 'National Sibling Day.' Students write about the activities they enjoy with their siblings. If learners don't have sibling they write whether they would or would not...
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April 9, 1865 - Civil War
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on April 9, 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant. Students use classroom resources to help them research five facts about the Civil War and summarize the facts.
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October 7, 1986 - The Rose
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on October 7, 1986, the rose became the United States National Flower. Students write if they think that was a good choice for the country and if they would have picked a different...
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Secret Pal Day: January 11
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn January 11 is Secret Pal Day. Students then select someone in their classroom or school. Students then write a short letter to that person telling why they like them. Students don't sign...
Spreading Gratitude Rocks
Gratitude Bank
Money isn't the only type of currency that fills a piggy bank. Learners practice filling their banks with the the things that make them grateful. Pupils write about their talents, relationships, challenges, and life skills, making...
National Center for Families Learning
The Summer Fun Summer Learning Poetry Unit
Focus on poetry this summer to enhance those comprehension, fluency, and language skills with a set of resources intended to explore different types of poetry, specifically lyric poetry. The daily activities contain differentiation ideas...
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A Seashell Lesson: Writing for Detail and the Scientific Process
Practice descriptive language in this lesson, which prompts elementary and middle schoolers to write detailed descriptive sentences describing a seashell. They write a description of a shell, create an illustration, and other students...
Rio Salado College
Prewriting Strategies Worksheet
Prepare for any writing assignment with a series of prewriting activities. The resource includes instruction sheets, graphic organizers for brainstormng, and sample writing prompts.
Core Knowledge Foundation
Unit 4: The Renaissance
The Renaissance is the theme of a five-week unit designed to boost reading comprehension, spelling, vocabulary, and expository writing skills. Scholars listen to and discuss daily readings and engage in skills practice activities...
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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. Students learn a couple of facts about Boone including that he did not attend much school. Students then...
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December 11 - Hanukkah
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December 11th is the beginning of Hanukkah. Students write why they think it is important to have the right to choose the holiday they celebrate and if they would be happy if forced...
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December 13 - National Cocoa Day
In this writing prompt worksheet, 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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September 8 - Pledge of Allegiance
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on September 8, 1892 the original Pledge of Allegiance was published. Students write whether they think all classrooms in the United States should recite the Pledge of Allegiance each...
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September - National Book Month
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that September is National Book Month. Students write whether they would rather read a paper book, listen to an eBook, or do a combination of both.
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September 3, 1783 - Treaty of Paris
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on September 3, 1783, the Treaty of Paris was signed. Students write why they think the Revolutionary War was such an important point in the history of the United States.
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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.
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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...
Civil War Trust
The Common Civil War Soldier
Imagine you are a soldier in the Civil War. What are you wearing? What do you need to carry with you? Examine the life of a person during the Civil War, from drummer boys to powder monkeys to musket-toting soldiers. Elementary learners...
Global Oneness Project
A Day in the Life
We often see other countries depicted in movies, but getting a close look at a typical day in the life of a young person from another country isn't as common. Give your pupils such a look with a resource that helps class members explore,...
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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...
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June 4, 620 BC - Aesop's Fables
In this writing prompt learning exercise, 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.