Secondary – May 18

“When I want to understand what is happening today or try to decide what will happen tomorrow, I look back.” -Omar Khayyam, born this date in 1048. Write a paragraph explaining why this insight is valuable, and then write a paragraph explaining why it is foolish.

Primary – May 18

“In all affairs it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” -Bertrand Russell, born on this date in 1872. Think about something in your life you take for granted, and then write what it would be like if that something disappeared.

Secondary – May 17

On this date in 1954, the US Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. How would your life be different if America had never desegregated its public institutions?

Primary – May 17

On this date in 1954, the Supreme Court of the United States decided that schools had to treat all students the same no matter what color their skin is. Explain why you think it took so long for Americans to figure out that all students are equal?

Secondary – May 16

Describe what you would do with your skill after learning to play the musical instrument of your choice.

Primary – May 16

How do you think divorce affects kids after they’ve grown up?

Secondary – May 15

“I shall try to tell the truth, but the result will be fiction.” -Katherine Anne Porter, born this date in 1890. Explain why her statement is nonsense or makes perfect sense.

Primary – May 15

The person who wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum, was born on this date in 1856. Describe your favorite character from that story and why you like that character best.