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Today in History: February 29, 45 BC The First Leap Year
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the first Leap Year. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 5, 1925 Nellie Talhoe Ross
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the first female US Governor, Nellie Ralhoe Ross. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 2, 1863 Battle of Stones River
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about the Battle of Stones River. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 4, 1809 Louis Braille Born
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn about Louis Braille who was born on this day. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 3, 1959 Alaska Becomes A State
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn about when Alaska became a state. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 1, 1801 Discovery of Ceres
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn about the dwarf planet Ceres and when she was discovered! This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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Today in History: January 6, 1412 Joan of Arc
By Jennifer Connett
Use this Today in History packet to learn some basic information about Joan of Arc. This activity pack includes penmanship practice (both print and cursive), reading passages with comprehension questions (2 sets with varying difficulty), writing activities, and a time line card to create your own timeline of Today in History events.
What is included:
Page 2 – Today in History Poster
Page 3 – Penmanship page in print with primary lines.
Page 4 – Penmanship page in print with notebook lines
Page 5 – Penmanship page in cursive with primary lines
Page 6 – Penmanship page in cursive with notebook lines.
Page 7 – Reading Page (Harder)
Page 8 – Comprehension Questions
Page 9 – Reading Page (Easier)
Page 10 – Comprehension Questions
Page 11 – What I Learned Writing Page
Page 12 – Creative Writing Page
Page 13 – Time line card (With Picture Included)
Page 14 – Time line card (Student Draws the Picture)
Page 15 – Other Interesting Events
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By Jennifer Connett
Create an All About Me book that is fun and interactive! Students will create the book all about themselves with a flip/flap book design.
What is included:
- All About Me Book cover page
- Step by step instructions
- Three different flip/flap pages for coloring and answering specific questions
- Creative writing page
- Pages for UK word spellings where needed
The three different flip/flap pages include
- Page for writing birthday, drawing family and drawing pets.
- Page for writing age, eye color, hair color and how tall.
- Page for writing and drawing about ones favorite color, animal, place and sport.
Please see the preview for a peek inside a finished book.
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Fall Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts & Writing Paper
By KJ Inspired Resources
Celebrate autumn with these finish the story writing prompts! These 15 creative writing prompts and writing paper are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities, and more! It includes 8 fall, 4 Halloween and 3 Thanksgiving prompts. This is perfect for first grade, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade students!
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What's included:
- 15 digital finish the story writing prompts + editable templates (Google Slides)
- Writing pages for all 15 prompts (option 1 with a space for pictures and option 2 with just writing lines)
- Extra writing paper
Sample Slide:
I was sitting on my bed and I had an old book that I found in my grandpa's attic. It was just warm enough for the window to be open. As I began to read, a breeze of crisp air flew through and pushed the pages forward...
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Christmas Narrative Writing Activity | Finish the Story Writing Prompts
By KJ Inspired Resources
Get students excited about narrative writing with these no-prep creative writing story starter prompts for December or the Christmas season! These Christmas writing prompts are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshop, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities and more!
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What's included:
- 15 finish the story writing prompts
- editable finish the story template
- directions
- editable directions slide
Directions:
- Students read the beginning of a Christmas story starter.
- Then they use their imaginations and writing skills to finish the story!
- Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.
Sample Writing Prompt:
It was midnight on Christmas Eve and everyone was in bed asleep. Everyone, but me. All of the sudden I heard a LOUD...
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Winter Writing Activity - Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts
By KJ Inspired Resources
These winter finish the story narrative writing prompts are the perfect icebreaker or team building activity. Use can also use them for writer's workshop or as a writing center. They could also be used for daily journaling or morning meetings! They add magic and excitement and are sure to keep kids engaged during the busy winter season! Finish the story prompts increase student's writing skills along with their imagination and creativity. Are you a virtual teacher on Outshool or any online learning platform looking for a fun way to allow students to bring their writing to life? Look no further!
What's included:
15 finish the story exciting winter prompts!
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Spring Activity | Finish the Story Creative Writing Prompts Freebie
By KJ Inspired Resources
These finish the story writing prompt papers will help bring writing to life during the spring season! These no-prep narrative writing prompts are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshop, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning work and more! These prompts are great for first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students! Students will love using the story starter prompts to creatively write an ending to their own story.
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What's included:
- 3 spring themed finish the story writing prompts
- 2 versions per prompt (one with a space for a picture + one with lines only)
Finish the Story Example:
- I like to look at different kinds of bugs. I think of how they all have their own tiny worlds. One day I was sitting in the grass with my magnifying glass. Suddenly, I heard a tiny voice. "Hey, down here!" I looked down only to find...
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Leap Year 2024 | Leap Day Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts
By KJ Inspired Resources
Celebrate February Leap Day at School with these Finish the Story Writing Prompts! These creative writing prompts are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities, and more! This is perfect for first-grade, second-grade, third-grade, and fourth-grade students!
Leap Year Bundle
Directions:
- Print and laminate OR project one of the 10 prompts on the screen.
- Example: "Welcome to the new planet! You have exactly 29 minutes," boomed the voice through my helmet. I knew I had to get moving..."
- Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.
What's included:
10 finish the story exciting Leap Day prompts
1 directions slide
1 editable directions slide template
1 finish the story editable template to create your own! OR allow students to create their own.
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Finish the Story Editable Narrative Writing Prompts - Back to School
By KJ Inspired Resources
Get students excited about being back to school with these 15 no prep back to school finish the story narrative writing prompts! Use for morning meeting, daily / journal writing, as an icebreaker, team building activity, literacy centers or even for writer's workshop. They are sure to bring writing to life and help students celebrate the end of the school year and incoming summer months!
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What's included:
- 15 finish the story back to school themed narrative writing prompts for elementary
- 1 editable template to make your own prompts
- 1 directions slide
- 1 editable directions slide template
Directions:
- Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
- Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
- Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.
Sample Writing Prompt:
I sat down in my first class for the first day of school. I was so nervous my knees were bumping together. When I looked to my right I saw someone who looked as nervous as I was. "Wait you look just like me!"
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Johnny Appleseed ELA Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts
By KJ Inspired Resources
Celebrate Johnny Appleseed with these finish the story writing prompts! These 10 creative writing story starter prompts and writing paper are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities, and more! This is perfect for Kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade students!
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What's included:
- 10 digital finish the story writing prompts + editable templates (Google Slides)
- Writing pages for all 10 prompts with a space for pictures
- Extra writing paper
Sample Slide:
Johnny Appleseed tossed a seed into the ground, but instead of sprouting an ordinary apple tree, a whimsical tree shot up that could...
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100th Day of School Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts
By KJ Inspired Resources
Celebrate the 100th Day of School with these Finish the Story Writing Prompts! These creative writing prompts are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshop, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities and more! This is perfect for first grade, second grade, third grade and fourth grade students!
Finish the Story Year Long Bundle
100th Day Bundle
What's included:
- 10 finish the story exciting 100th day of school prompts
- 1 directions slide
- 1 editable directions slide template
- 1 finish the story editable template to create your own! OR allow students to create their own.
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90th Day of School Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts
By KJ Inspired Resources
Celebrate the 90th Day of School with these Finish the Story Writing Prompts! These creative writing prompts are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities, and more! This is perfect for first-grade, second-grade, third-grade, and fourth-grade students!
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Directions:
- Print and laminate OR project one of the 10 prompts on the screen.
- Example: "Welcome to the new planet! You have exactly 90 minutes," boomed the voice through my helmet. I knew I had to get moving..."
- Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.
What's included:
- 10 finish the story exciting 90th day of school prompts
- 1 directions slide
- 1 editable directions slide template
- 1 finish the story editable template to create your own! OR allow students to create their own.
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120th Day of School Activity | Finish the Story Narrative Writing Prompts
By KJ Inspired Resources
Celebrate the 120th Day of School with these Finish the Story Writing Prompts! These creative writing prompts are perfect for easy writing activities, writing centers, writer's workshops, early finisher activities, daily journaling, morning meeting activities, and more! This is perfect for first-grade, second-grade, third-grade, and fourth-grade students!
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What's included:
- 10 finish the story exciting 120th day of school prompts
- 1 directions slide
- 1 editable directions slide template
- 1 finish the story editable template to create your own OR allow students to create their own.
Directions:
- Print and laminate OR project one of the 10 prompts on the screen.
- Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.
Example Finish the Story Writing Prompt:
- It was like living in a dream, but as soon as I blinked, a genie popped up before me. "Drumroll, please! You've got 120 wishes, but for now, let's stick to 5. Choose wisely..."
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Winter Writing Activity - Would You Rather Opinion Writing Prompts
By KJ Inspired Resources
Do your students love to debate? Are you looking for a way to increase engagement along with writing? In this Winter would you rather product students will have the opportunity to respond to some fun and silly winter would you rather prompts.
What do you get?
15 would you rather winter prompts with lined paper
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Christmas Journal Writing Prompts and Lined Paper (PDF)
By KJ Inspired Resources
Looking for a fun way to keep students engaged in writing during the weeks leading up to Christmas? These Christmas Journal Writing Prompts can be used for weekly quick writes, morning work, journal writing, ELA stations etc.
What's Included:
10 exciting journal writing prompts with paper
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