Secondary – October 4

Work began on Mount Rushmore on this date in 1927. Make the case for the leader you think deserves to be so honored.

Primary – October 4

Work on Mount Rushmore began on this date in 1927. Explain the characteristics of a public leader who you think deserves to be honored in this way.

Secondary – October 3

“Whenever a friend succeeds, a little something in me dies.” -Gore Vidal, born this date in 1925. Write about a time you envied a friend’s success so much that it caused you to make some kind of mistake.

Primary – October 3

Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage was published on this date in 1895. Write about a time you were ashamed by your behavior and what you did — or would like to do — to make up for it.

Secondary – October 2

“When we are not sure, we are alive.” -Graham Greene, born on this date in 1904. Explain something you believe but cannot be sure about.

Primary – October 2

“There is nothing in the dark that isn’t there when the lights are on.” -Rod Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone, which premiered on this date in 1959. Write a story about something that is in the dark after you turn out the lights.

Secondary – October 1

“We suffer primarily not from our vices or our weaknesses, but from our illusions. We are haunted, not by reality, but by those images we have put in their place.” -Daniel Boorstin, born this date in 1914. Use at least three examples to demonstrate whether you agree with Mr. Boorstin.

Primary – October 1

“Knowledge is never used up. It increases by diffusion and grows by dispersion.” -Daniel Boorstin, born this date in 1914. Explain what one bit of information you think is most important and why you would want to share it with everyone.