Writing Prompt Menu

March 18

Today marks the first walk in space. Would you liked to have been the first person to walk in space? Why or why not?

March 18, 1979 is the birthdate of singer Adam Levine. Around the age of ten he learned how to play the guitar. Levine found music an outlet for his feelings. What helps you when you are feeling upset, sad, mad, or frustrated?

March 19

This is “National Clean Your Closet Week.” Make a plan of how you will clean your closet someday this week. Do you have any items or clothing that you can donate to charity?

March 20

Today marks the first day of spring. What is your favorite season and why?

March 21

Today is “Children’s Poetry Day.” Using your favorite form of poetry, write a poem about what it means to be a kid. Think about the advantages and disadvantages.

On this day in 1999, the first circumnavigation of the Earth by a hot air balloon occurred. What do you think it would be like to travel around the world in a hot air balloon? What type of risks and rewards would this type of adventure include?

March 22

March 22, 1894 was the first playoff game for hockey’s Stanley Cup. The trophy that is awarded to the winner of the Stanley Cup is well-recognized. Design your own trophy and explain what type of event your trophy is associated with.

March 22nd is “National Goof Off Day.” When you have the chance to goof off, what is your favorite activity and why?

March 23

Today is “Toast Day.” What is your favorite topping for toast? Explain to someone how to create this “toasty” treat.

March 24

On March 24, 1874, magician Harry Houdini was born. What is the best magic treat you have seen or that you have performed yourself?

March 25

On this day, pancakes were first made. Many would consider pancakes to be their favorite breakfast food. Would you? What is your favorite food to eat for breakfast?

March 26

March 26th is “Make up Your Own Holiday Day.” So, create your own holiday! Keep the following in mind:

• The day
• The reason for celebrating
• Special events that will take place
• Any type of symbols that will be associated with your holiday

March 27

On this day in 1964, Alaska was hit by an 8.4 earthquake. The “Great Alaska Earthquake” was the most powerful earthquake recorded in the U.S. and North America. Using resources at your home, learn five (5) facts about the earthquakes and summarize them in your own words.

March 28

On March 28, 1881, “The Greatest Show on Earth,” also known as the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, was formed. Would you like to be a performer in the circus? Why or why not and what would you like to do?

March 29

On this day in 1885, Coca-Cola was invented. If you could invent your own soda, what would it be? What is its flavor? What type of bottle would it come in? What would its name be?

March 30

On March 30, 1993, the Peanuts comic strip character Charlie Brown hit his first game-winning home run. What is a moment in your life that you are most proud of and why?

On this day in 1858, the patent for a pencil with an attached eraser was issued. Taking your pencil’s point of view, what do you think a typical day in your classroom would be like?

March 31

On this day, the first map of the United States was published. Create a map of either your classroom, school, or home.

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