Describe a tradition that makes your family special.
Yesterday was National Pet Owner’s Day. Explain why you think people should or should not own animals as pets.
On this date in 1775, Paul Revere began riding across Massachusetts, crying out “The British are coming!” to rally American’s revolutionary Minutemen. Explain how you would spread such a message today.
Describe the person who is your favorite caretaker when your dad or mom is away.
Use each vowel in the alphabet to start a word that makes a list of adjectives that describe your best friend.
On this date in 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball when he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Write what you imagine Jackie Robinson wrote in his diary that night.
“Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.” -Anne Sullivan, the blind teacher who taught Helen Keller to read and speak even though Helen could not see or hear, who was born on this date in 1866. Explain why you agree or disagree with Ms. Sullivan’s opinion.
“Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching.” -Thomas Jefferson, born on this date in 1743. Write about why you think this advice is good or bad.