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Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island: Lesson Plan 1
As a practice writing test, fourth graders use the West of the West's documentary Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island and two print resources as source materials for an informative article that identifies information that is historically...
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Story Openings
How should you begin a story? Show this presentation to give your class a few ideas. Each slide includes information about story openings and examples of certain types of story openings written by well-known authors. After showing the...
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A "Fresh" Approach to the District's 6+1 Traits Writing Assessment
One way to assess improvement in writing is to conduct a district-wide assessment program. This resource details the Wisconsin Dells approach to assessing freshmen 6+1 Traits writing. The format could be adapted to any district or used...
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Writing Exercises: Ancient Greece
Combine subjects with a cross-curricular writing exercise. Although limited as an engaging or interactive activity, this Ancient Greece assignment has learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts, each of which can easily lead into...
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Writing Exercise: Classical Civilizations
Combine subjects with a cross-curricular writing exercise. Although limited as an engaging or interactive activity, this classical civilizations worksheet has learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts, each of which can easily...
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Writing Exercise: The Han and Roman Empires
Combine subjects with a cross-curricular writing exercise. Although limited as an engaging or interactive activity, this Han and Roman Empires worksheet has learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts, each of which can easily lead...
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Writing Exercises: The Gupta Empire II
Combine subjects with a cross-curricular writing exercise. Although limited as an engaging or interactive activity, this Gupta Empire worksheet has learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts, each of which can easily lead into...
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Writing Exercise: The Plague
Here you will find a cross-curricular writing exercise. It is limited as an engaging or interactive activity. However, this worksheet on the 14th century spread of the plague does have learners responding to 3 clear and simple prompts,...
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Writing Exercise: The Renaissance II
Here is a cross-curricular writing exercise with limited appeal as an engaging or interactive activity. A worksheet on the Renaissance that has learners responding to 3 simple prompts, each of which can easily lead into deeper research....
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Writing Exercise: Mesoamerica
Use writing to examine Mesoamerica with this short-answer exercise. Informational text isn't provided to help scholars answer these three questions, so you could either provide it or make it an individual research project. Learners...
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The Relatives Came: A Family Read-Along
Students read the book, 'The Relatives Came' by Cynthia Rylant to revive memories about their own summer vacations and family customs. They write a friendly letter about a fantasy summer vacation--"What I Wish I Did on My Summer...
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Betsy Ross: January 1, 1752
In this writing prompt learning exercise, learners learn the date January 1, 1752 as the birthday for Betsy Ross, the woman who sewed the first American flag. Students then answer the following prompt: 'If you were asked to create a new...
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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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September Journal Prompts
In this September journal prompts worksheet, 4th graders cut out the cards, one for each day of the month, then use them as writing prompts for a daily journal.
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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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Total Solar Eclipse: August 11, 1999
In this writing prompt instructional activity, 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...
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Journal Prompts for October
In this journal prompts for October worksheet, 4th graders cut out 31 cards, each 1/3 of a page, and use them for writing prompts, one for each day in October.
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Benjamin Franklin: January 17, 1706
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date January 17, 1706 as the birthdate for Benjamin Franklin. Students then use resources in their classroom to find five facts about Benjamin Franklin and summarize them in their own...
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Winter Olympics: January 25, 1924
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date January 25, 1924 as the day the first Winter Olympics were held. Students then tell what their favorite event is to watch during the Winter Olympics and explain their answers.
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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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Pluto: February 18, 1930
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 18, 1930 as the date Pluto was discovered. Students then answer the following prompt: 'What is your personal opinion about the scientist no longer considering Pluto to be...
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National Static Electricity Day: January 9
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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Hershey's Chocolate Company: February 9, 1894
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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St. Patrick's Day: March 17th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Students learn the importance of the symbols for St. Patrick's Day, the color green and the shamrock. Students create a list of other holidays and...
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