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Writing Exercise: Pencil Day - March 30th

Pencil Day (March 30) research-writing page: students write at least two to three paragraphs on how pencils are made, covering ingredients, the kiln, the ferrule and the most common wood.
Grades
Grades 6–9, Middle School, High School
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Updated Oct 13, 2026

Subject
ELA, Writing, Creative Writing
Topic
writing, pencil day
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This Writing Exercise: Pencil Day - March 30th resource is design for students to research and learn about Pencil Day while also write a composition that would include at least 2-3 paragraphs with the following information:

  • - How pencils are made?

  • - What are the ingredients of a pencil in order to be made?

  • - What is the kiln used for in crafting pencils?

  • - What is the most commonly used wood to produce pencils?

If students find more information that required they would be welcome to include the information in their writing.

  • Students can present their findings in different ways: Oral presentation, posters, digital slides, brochures, etc.

    While they also are required to turn in this resource!

    This resource Writing Exercise: Pencil Day - March 30th was designed for middle school students, however it can also be used for high schoolers and beyond.

    Students may work independently, in pairs, or in groups while doing the research. If students work in groups, make sure each student has their part of the research assigned so that everyone does their part in completing the research before writing. However, each student may write their individual piece in order to be assessed on their writing skills.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Research a manufacturing process and explain it in informative paragraphs

Skills covered

  • Informative writing — organizing research on pencil making into paragraphs
  • Research — finding what a kiln and a ferrule do in pencil production

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Informative writing
  • Research
  • Pencil manufacturing
  • Kiln
  • Ferrule

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