Secondary – October 5

On this date in 1877, Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt, or Thunder Rolling Down the Mountain — better known to history as Chief Joseph of the Nez Percé tribe — surrendered to the United States Cavalry. Write a brief story describing how you would respond if you were forcibly separated from your home and family.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Secondary – September 30

On this date in 1452, Johannes Gutenberg published the first book printed using movable type (the version of the Bible that bears his name). Describe the as-yet-uninvented technology you think will next revolutionize society.

Secondary – September 29

Think about the last person who made you really angry. Write the story of what happened from that person’s perspective.

Secondary – September 28

William the Conqueror invaded England on this date in 1066, and ruled as king for the next 20 years. Think about something you think belongs to you but is not in your possession. Describe how would you go about getting it back.