Famous abolitionist Frederick Douglass, born on this date in 1818, once said, “A man’s character always takes its hue, more or less, from the form and color of things about him.” Explain why do you agree or disagree with him.
If you could write a Valentine’s Day card to anyone, what would you write and who would you send it to?
“People aren’t supposed to look back.” -Kurt Vonnegut in Slaughterhouse-Five, based on his survival of the Allied firebombing of Dresden, Germany, which began on this date in 1945. Argue true or false.
Chuck Yeager, the first person to travel faster than the speed of sound, was born on this date in 1923. What record do you want to break, and why?
“Something will be offensive to someone in every book, so you’ve got to fight it.” -Judy Blume, born on this date in 1938. Describe how you could most effectively respond to someone offended by something you like.
Abraham Lincoln was born on this date in 1809. He once said, “It is not best to swap horses while crossing the river.” What does that mean to you?
If you knew you could not fail at one thing, what one thing would you attempt and why?
What kind of punishment do you think is most unfair, and why?