Secondary – November 1

“Half of tradition is a lie.” ― Stephen Crane, born on this date in 1871. Explain how you decide which half.

Primary – November 1

“Think as I think,” said a man, “or you are abominably wicked; you are a toad.” And after I thought of it, I said, “I will, then, be a toad.” -Stephen Crane, who was born on this date in 1871. Explain why it’s important to be a toad.

Secondary – October 31

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was published on this date in 1892. One of the most famous quotes that Arthur Conan Doyle wrote for Holmes is this one: “When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Describe how you would approach a problem when more than one truth remains after you’ve eliminated the impossible.

Primary – October 31

Write a spooky story for Halloween.

Secondary – October 30

“Genius … is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.” -Ezra Pound, born this date in 1885. Pick an item in the room and come up with 10 things to do with it.

Primary – October 30

Today is birthday of the second president of the United States, John Adams, who was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, on this date in 1735. He wrote, “Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.” Invent an exercise for your brain and describe how it works.

Secondary – October 29

“I have found you an argument; I am not obliged to find you an understanding.” -James Boswell, born this date in 1740. Explain which you think is more important: answers or questions.

Primary – October 29

Valerie Worth was born on this date in 1933. Write a poem about your favorite animal.