Secondary – October 6

Explain whether you would prefer to be the best player on a losing team or the worst player on a winning team.

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.