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William Clark: August 1, 1770

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompts worksheet, students learn that August 1, 1770 is the birthday of explorer William Clark, part of the American explorers Lewis and Clark. Students then answer the following prompt: 'Would you have wanted to be a...
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U.S. Presidential Election: January 7, 1789

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date January 7, 1789 as the day the first U.S. Presidential election was held. Students then answer the prompt: 'If you were running for President at that time, what issue would you...
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National Static Electricity Day: January 9

For Students 4th - 5th
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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Elizabeth Blackwell: February 3, 1821

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 3, 1821 as the birthday for Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor. Students then write about the obstacles they think she endured in order to become a doctor.
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Hershey's Chocolate Company: February 9, 1894

For Students 4th - 5th
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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Do Some Research: Process of Burning

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Internet research worksheet, students research answers to the question, "What is the process of burning?" Students use the Internet to find answers to include in a short report to be written on the lines provided.
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Air Bag Safety

For Students 5th - 8th
In this air bag safety worksheet, students will read a newspaper article about how air bags might be dangerous to small children. Students will write an essay discussing their ideas about air bag safety.
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Hero Essay

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this language arts worksheet, students read the essay prompt about what it means to have a hero and be a hero. Students write an essay about what being a hero means to them.
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Essay About Home

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about the meaning of home and what makes a home. Students write an essay about their home and what it means to them.
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Best Friend Essay

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about friendship. Students write about what a best friend means to them.
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Daily Routine Essay

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about daily routines. Students write about what daily routines mean to them and what place they have in their lives.
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Computer Games Essay

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt which talks about the pros and cons of computer games. Students write an essay about their opinions of computer games.
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Animal Testing Essay

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt which talks about animal testing in the development of new products. Students write an essay about their feelings about animal testing.
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Story Starters: Woodpeckers' Park

For Students 2nd - 4th
A great Earth Day and environment assignment, or even a basic creative writing lesson, this prompt helps students to begin the story of Woody and Woodruff, two woodpeckers who don't like litterers! Both a picture and an introduction can...
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Picture Prompt: Dolphin Games

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Kids who love dolphins will get a kick out of this prompt, which includes a picture of two dolphins playing with a beach ball. Using the picture for inspiration, students complete the beginning, middle, and ending of the story. A text...
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Picture Prompt: Kids by the Creek

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students finish the story in this picture prompt, which shows two kids fishing by a creek. The prompt lends well to creative writing, as well as autobiographical writing. A word box allows teachers to type words that they want students...
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Printable Story Starter: The Arrival

For Students 3rd - 4th
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

For Students 3rd - 4th
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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Printable Story Starter: Tired of the Snow

For Students 3rd - 4th
This writing prompt about Earl, the polar bear, who is tired of the snow, helps students complete the story by providing the first few sentences. The prompt also sets students up with the first conflict, which they can complete as they...
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Printable Story Starter: Collision

For Students 3rd - 4th
This writing prompt provides students with the introductory paragraph to a creative story about a sledding accident. Students can use the provided prompt, or they can choose to begin a similar story with their own ideas. They are also...
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Printable Story Starter: Mothers Day

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this writing prompt, students can continue the story of Prince Rosco, whose mother has gone away for Mother's Day. The prompt provides the introduction of the story, and students can choose how to continue and end the tale of Rosco....
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Printable Story Starter: The Newest Reindeer

For Students 3rd - 4th
Students can finish the story of Pluto, the newest Reindeer, and his adventures at Rudolf's Reindeer Academy in this writing prompt. The prompt provides students with an introduction to the story and allows them to continue with details...
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Printable Story Starter: The Case of The Missing Mothers Day

For Students 3rd - 4th
This creative writing prompt encourages students to continue the story of "Momma's Boy," who has discovered that Mother's Day has disappeared from the calendar. The prompt provides students with an introduction, setting, and character,...
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Printable Story Starter: Grandmother's Cottage

For Students 3rd - 4th
This writing prompt provides students with an introduction paragraph about a trip to Grandmother's house for Thanksgiving. Students can finish the story in a creative writing exercise. The prompt could be a good addition to a...