Secondary – August 19

Pioneering television inventor Philo T. Farnsworth was born on this date in 1906. Decide whether you think TV should have been invented, and then explain why you’re wrong.

Secondary – August 18

Antonio Salieri was born on this date in 1750. Explain why you would or would not be satisfied to be considered brilliant during your life if you were completely forgotten by future generations.

Secondary – August 17

“Let your tongue speak what your heart thinks.” -Davy Crockett, born this date in 1786. If you could say anything to anyone, what would you say and to whom would you say it?

Secondary – August 16

TE Lawrence — the adventurer and military leader we know best as Lawrence of Arabia — was born on this date in 1888. He bicycled across France as a teen and spent three months walking 1,100 miles through the Middle East’s deserts and mountains so he could learn more about the culture. What culture would you like to learn more about, and how would you like to learn about it if you had no limits to...

Secondary – August 15

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was born on this date in 1875. How do you think it feels to be great at something but to always be defined by something over which you have no control?

Secondary – June 15

Describe the most important and interesting place that you intend to travel in your life, and why you want to go there. Prompt Inspiration’s summer break begins tomorrow.New prompts will resume August 15th.

Secondary – June 14

In the USA, today is Flag Day. Think about whether you oppose a constitutional amendment to ban burning the American flag as an act of protest. Write the argument against your opinion.

Secondary – June 13

“Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” -William Butler Yeats, born on this date in 1865. Explain your opinion about the cause-and-effect paradox Yeats describes.