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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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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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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"The Old Lamp"
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students read a short scenario about an old lamp being found in the dirt and then finish the story prompt on the lines provided.
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Minutes to Go and Down by Two
In this creative writing worksheet, students practice their language arts skills as they complete a writing prompt that begins with a team behind with minutes to go in a game.
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Adjectives English Grammar Worksheet
In this adjectives writing prompt worksheet, students examine a picture of a school scene and then use the space provided to write a story about the picture using the 3 adjectives provided.
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Beginning Question Response--Your Favorite Day
While a simple writing prompt, this activity, in which learners write a short essay about their favorite day of the week, could be a good way to cement skills and provide discussion material. This activity could be used in an elementary...
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Action Heroes -Story Starter
In this story starter worksheet, students use a writing prompt to complete a story starter about an action hero who is so strong he or she can do anything.
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Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes
Students use their critical thinking skills to write about historical events. In this historical perspectives lesson, students read documents about historical events and make annotations and marginal notes. Students then respond to...
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Writing Bug: Going for the Goal
In this goal setting writing prompt worksheet, students consider a specific goal that they will set for the school year and use the provided space to write about it. Some suggestions for writing ate included.
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Narrative Writing
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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Alaska Animals Writing
In this writing prompt worksheet, students examine pictures of Alaskan animals and then use the space provided to write descriptive sentences about them.
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Discussion Starters
Use these common phrases as part of a writing activity or discussion. Learners can use the prompts such as, I have a . . ., to come up with a sentence. This could even turn into a more in-depth writing activity.
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Writing Exercise: Ancient Sumer
When summer is over, it's time to get started on Sumer! Get your scholars writing about Ancient Sumer civilizations in this exercise, which features five short-answer prompts. Writers will describe Fertile Crescent Geography, compare and...
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