13 Colonies Writing Activities

Anatomy of a Mystery The Charter Oak
 
Anatomy of a Mystery - This fun writing prompt requires students to analyze the mystery of the Lost Colony before detailing a mystery in their own lives, or, another mystery they're familiar with in history, literature, movies, video games, or current events.
The Charter Oak - This writing prompt describes Connecticut's legendary Charter Oak and then requires students to write about a great hiding spot of their own.
The Worst Rule Ever - This fun prompt requires students to relate to how the colonists must have felt after the passage of the Royal Proclamation of 1763, by writing about the worst rule they've ever had to follow.