Secondary – May 27

“When you find a burden in belief or apparel, cast it off.” -Amelia Jenks Bloomer, born on this date in 1818. Describe your plan to cast off the burden you most need to be rid of.

Secondary – May 26

Sally Ride, the first American woman to visit outer space, was born on this date in 1951. Writing prompt: Explain whether these sorts of milestones are important to observe.

Secondary – May 25

“Children are all foreigners.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson, born this date in 1803. What do you think he meant when he wrote that?

Secondary – May 24

“Basically you have to suppress your own ambitions in order to be who you need to be.” -Bob Dylan, born on this date in 1941. Explain why you agree or disagree with this idea.

Secondary – May 23

The originator of chaos theory, Edward Norton Lorenz, was born on this date in 1917. Explain your answer to his famous question, “Does the flap of a butterfly’s wings in Brazil set off a tornado in Texas?”

Secondary – May 22

On this date in 1972, Richard Nixon became the first president to visit Moscow, the capital of the USA’s enemy during the generations-long Cold War. Explain your opinion about whether it’s a good idea or a bad idea for leaders of enemy nations to meet.

Secondary – May 21

Yesterday was WH Auden’s birthday. He once said, “You owe it to all of us all get on with what you’re good at.” Explain what you plan to get good at in the next 12 months.

Secondary – May 20

“A person may cause evil to others not only by his action but by his inaction, and in either case he is justly accountable to them for the injury.” -John Stuart Mill, born this date in 1806. Using examples from your own life, argue Mill is right or wrong.