Writing Prompts 3/27/17 – 3/31/17

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. Create a list of 5 items that you will need to survive an Earthquake.

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?

March 31 On this day, the first map of the United States was published.  Create a map of either your classroom or school.