Primary – October 6

The first movie with sound, The Jazz Singer, premiered on this date in 1927. Explain how you could understand what’s happening if you were watching a movie with no sound.

Primary – October 5

“We spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not.” -Neil deGrasse Tyson, born on this date in 1958. Explain why you think one is more important than the other.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Primary – September 30

“I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” -Elie Wiesel, who was born this date in 1928 and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1986. Write a story about a time you were silent when you should have spoken.

Primary – September 29

If you were going to start a business, what would you do and why would people want to pay you to do it?