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July 23rd Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that author and illustrator Robert Quackenbush was born on July 23rd. Students respond to the question, "When you grow up, would you like to be an author and/or illustrator?"
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July 21st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 23rd is National Junk Food Day and respond to 2 questions regarding junk food.
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July 28th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 28th is the anniversary of the first fingerprint being taken. Students write a story and use ink and their fingers to illustrate the story.
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July 24th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July 24th is Amelia Earhart Day. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the Earhart and summarize them in their own words.
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July 25th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that July is National Recreation Month. Students look up the recreation in the dictionary and then describe their favorite recreational activity.
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October 25th Writing Prompt
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Pablo Picasso was born on October 25, 1881. Students draw a picture of their favorite place and then write a paragraph describing the place.
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October 31st Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Juliette Gordan Low, the woman who started Girl Scouting in the United States, was born on October 31, 1860. Students explain why it is important that kids help others.
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October 28th Writing Prompt
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn that the Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Students explain why the statue is such a great American symbol.
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Iditarod: March 7th
In this writing prompt activity, students learn that March 7th is the start of the Iditarod race in Alaska. Students use classroom resources to learn five facts about the race and then summarize the information.
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Total Solar Eclipse: August 11, 1999
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn about the date August 11, 1999 when the last total solar eclipse of the millennium crossed through many countries. Students then use pictures and words to create a diagram that explains...
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Roberto Clemente: August 18, 1934
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date August 18, 1934 as the birthday of baseball player Roberto Clemente. Students then answer the prompt: 'Baseball is considered America's pastime. When you are outside of school,...
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Random Acts of Kindness Day: February 17th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 17th as "Random Acts of Kindness Day." Students then make a list of 5-10 acts of kindness they can perform over the next week or month for other people.
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The Boy Scouts: February 8, 1910
In this writing prompts worksheet, students learn the date February 8, 1910 as the day the Boy Scouts organization was founded. Students then write about the clubs or organizations they belong to and some of the things they learned in...
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Advanced Question Response "An Interesting Person"
In this writing prompt worksheet, students respond to the question, "Who was the most interesting person you ever met? Why was that person so interesting?"
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Advanced Question Response "The Most Exciting Thing"
In this writing prompt worksheet, students thoughtfully respond to the question, "What is the most exciting thing you have ever done?"
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Advanced Question Response "A Great Accomplishment"
In this writing prompt worksheet, students respond to the question, "When was the last time you accomplished something great?"
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Advanced Question Response "The Most Productive Day of the Week"
In this writing prompt worksheet, students respond to the question, "What is the most productive day of the week for you? Why?"
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Advanced Question Response "What You Read"
In this writing prompt worksheet, students respond to the question, "What kind of books do you like to read? What do you like about them?"
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Beginning Question Response: Your Favorite Sport
In this writing prompt worksheet, students are asked about their favorite sport. Students write a short paragraph stating reasons and examples to support their answer.
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Beginning Question Response: Lunch
In this writing prompt worksheet, students are asked about how they spend their lunch time. Students write a short paragraph stating reasons and examples to support their answer.
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Beginning Question Response: How You Relax
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students are asked about how they relax. Students write a short paragraph stating reasons and examples to support their answer.
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Beginning Question Response: Your Favorite Music
In this writing prompt instructional activity, students are asked about their favorite music. Students write a short paragraph stating reasons and examples to support their answer.
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Beginning Question Response: At the Beach
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students are asked about time spent at the beach. Students write a list of activities they would like to do at the beach.
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Picture Prompt: Penguins and Christmas Tree
What happens when penguins put up a Christmas tree? Only your students know for sure, since they're the ones writing the story! A picture of penguins around a Christmas tree is sure to inspire even your most reluctant writers to begin,...