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Secret Pal Day: January 11

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn January 11 is Secret Pal Day. Students then select someone in their classroom or school. Students then write a short letter to that person telling why they like them. Students don't sign...
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Iditarod: March 7th

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners 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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U.S. Supreme Court: February 1, 1790

For Students 4th - 5th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn the date February 1, 1790 as the first meeting of the United States Supreme Court. Students then answer the following prompt: What type of person do you think it takes to be a member of...
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The Boy Scouts: February 8, 1910

For Students 4th - 5th
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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October 11th Writing Prompt

For Students 6th - 9th
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that Eleanor Roosevelt's birthday was October 11th before they respond to her quote, "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of the their dreams."
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October 10th Writing Prompt

For Students 6th - 9th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that English chemist and physicist Henry Cavendish's birthday was October 10th before they respond to her question, "If you were a scientist today, what would you hope to discover?"
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October 17th Writing Prompt

For Students 6th - 9th
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that the 1989 San Francisco earthquake took place on October 17th. Students use 5 resources in the classroom to summarize 5 facts that they learn about what causes earthquakes.
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October 19th Writing Prompt

For Students 6th - 9th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that the 1781 the final battle of the Revolutionary War took place on October 19th. Students use 5 resources in the classroom to summarize 5 facts that they learn about the Revolutionary War.
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October 18th Writing Prompt

For Students 7th - 9th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on October 18, 1767 the Mason-Dixon Line was established. Students list everything they know about slavery and this time period.
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October 12th Writing Prompt

For Students 6th - 8th
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that October 12th is National Farmer's Day. Students respond to the question, " What do you think is the most important crop grown by farmers?"
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December 2nd Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that December is National Write to a Friend Month. Students write a letter to a friend living anywhere.
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November 24 - Benjamin Franklin

For Students 7th - 8th
In this writing prompt worksheet, learners learn that Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey, not the bald eagle, to be the symbol of the United States. Students write if they would choose the turkey of the bald eagle as the symbol or a...
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November 28th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this writing prompt learning exercise, students learn that is Good Nutrition Month. Students create a plan for eating healthier through November and December.
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December 1st Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on December 1, 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man. Students write about the bravest thing they have ever done.
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December 30th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this writing prompt worksheet, students prepare for the new year. Students record their New Year's Resolutions as they set goals for the coming year.
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December 25th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
For this writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on Christmas Day as they describe the best gift they have given to someone else.
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December 31st Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on the past year as they write about things that happened to them over the course of the past year.
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December 26th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn about Kwanza as they use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the festival and summarize them in their own words.
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December 28th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn that Iowa became a state on December 28, 1846. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the state of Iowa and summarize them in their own words.
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September 10th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
For this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that British Scientist Alec John Jeffreys was born on September 10, 1984. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about his discovery of the DNA "fingerprint" and...
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September 11th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students honor those who lost their lives in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 as they make a list of everything they are thankful for in their lives.
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September 16th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that September 16th is Independence Day in Mexico and they use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about the country and summarize them in their own words.
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September 17th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that September 17th is Citizenship Day in the United States and explain that they think it means to be good citizen of the World, the United States, their own state, their town, and...
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September 12th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students learn that Olympian Jesse Owens was born on September 12, 1913. Students answer the question, "If you could invent a new Olympic event, what would it be and why?"