A Groundhog’s POV

Worksheet Description

This Groundhog Day worksheet is a creative writing prompt that invites students to explore a historical perspective by writing from the viewpoint of Phil, the famous groundhog from Punxsutawney. The worksheet begins with a brief historical note from 1886, referencing an announcement in the Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper about Groundhog Day and Phil’s role in the tradition. It provides a space at the top for students to write their name, making the assignment their own.

The task directs students to write about the first Groundhog Day celebration at Gobbler’s Knob from Phil’s perspective, giving them an opportunity to imagine the events as experienced by the groundhog himself. This exercise encourages students to engage with history and tradition creatively while practicing their narrative writing skills. By adopting Phil’s point of view, students can express the event’s significance and the emotions it might evoke in a character central to the tradition. This activity serves as a fun and educational way to celebrate Groundhog Day in the classroom, blending creative writing with cultural history.