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Character Attributes in Writing

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze the importance of characters in fiction writing and performances.  In this theatre instructional activity, 3rd graders identify the important characteristics of a fictional character and how to portray a character...
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Marking Time

For Students 2nd - 3rd Standards
Two narrative excerpts tell the same story from different points of view. In the first excerpt (first person), sequencing words and phrases are bolded and learners write down what the bold type does. The second excerpt is in third...
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Student/Teacher: Using Student-Generated Writing Prompts

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students select writing prompts for the class.
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Writing Prompts: Prose, Pamphlets and Poems

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students practice reading an atlas and writing prompts. They use graphic organizers to construct their writing prompt. They use the Internet to do their research.
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June 4, 620 BC - Aesop's Fables

For Students 7th - 8th
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.
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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 2, 1734 - Daniel Boone

For Students 7th - 8th
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 13 - National Cocoa Day

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

For Students 7th - 8th
For this writing prompt worksheet, 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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June 17 - National Dairy Month

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that June is 'National Dairy Month.' Students write a descriptive paragraph about their favorite dairy product.
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September 8 - Pledge of Allegiance

For Students 7th - 8th
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

For Students 7th - 8th
For 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

For Students 7th - 8th
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

For Students 7th - 8th
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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April 4, 1818 - U.S. Flag

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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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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November 24 - Benjamin Franklin

For Students 7th - 8th
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 6, 1933 - Drive -In Movies

For Students 7th - 8th
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...
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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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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 9, 1876 - Telephone Conversation

For Students 7th - 8th
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.
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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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