Secondary – September 7

Buddy Holly was born on this date in 1936. Describe what you think is great that your parents think is culturally devastating.

Primary – September 7

Explain why you agree or disagree with the idea that it’s OK for boys to cry at the movies.

Secondary – September 6

On this date in 1901, US President McKinley was shot by an anarchist, and he died a few days later. Explain your perspective about when, if ever, in the political process violence is justified.

Primary – September 6

After three years, Ferdinand Magellan’s five-ship expedition to sail around the world for the first time concluded when the ship Vittoria returned to Spain. Describe what you think it would be like to come home after being gone and out of communication for three years.

Secondary – September 5

“Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears.” -Arthur Koestler, born this date in 1905. Describe the most courageous thing you’ve ever done.

Primary – September 5

Write about what you would do if you found out that your best friend stole something from a store.

Secondary – September 4

Richard Wright was born on this date in 1908. Explain why you think an author should or should not censor his or her own stories if they reinforce a negative stereotype about that writer’s demographic group.

Primary – September 4

Historical novelist Mary Renault was born on this date in 1905. Explain why you think people should learn about history from story books or from history books.