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February Bell Ringers PrintablesFebruary Bell Ringers Printables
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Curriculum Corner
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4th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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Writing
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February Bell Ringers

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Use a set of 30 writing bell ringers to get through the month of February. Writers tap into and write about how February makes them feel, what it smells like, and all types of celebrations that occur during the month.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

freewriting, descriptive writing, Narrative Writing, valentine's day, the super bowl, february, black history month

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • If using them in centers, laminate the cards for continued use in upcoming Februarys 
  • Instead of printing the prompts, write them on the board

Classroom Considerations

  • Prompts are best printed in color
  • Works well in a whole class setting and writing centers

Pros

  • Perfect for daily morning writing practice
  • Makes writing fun for all types of writers

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.4.3.a W.5.3.a W.6.3.a

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