Secondary – December 13

Sir Francis Drake launched on a three-year journey around the world on this date in 1577. Describe what you imagine your life would be like if you were to be away from, and unable to communicate with, your...

Primary – December 13

Explain why you would rather be a great artist, a great athlete, or a great public leader.

Literary – December 12

“You can calculate the worth of a man by the number of his enemies.” -Gustave Flaubert, born this date in 1821. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist’s best friend...

Journaling + Fiction – Decembe...

“Whatever is begun in anger, ends in shame.”Benjamin Franklin Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about the best outcome you ever achieved from beginning with anger. Fiction writing prompt:...

Big Questions – December 12

Which of your routines do you dislike most? Journaling prompt: Spend 15-20 minutes writing your answer in the spirit of exploring yourself and the world around you. If you can answer with a simple “yes” or...

Romance – December 12

Old Blue Eyes, Francis Albert Sinatra, was born on this date in 1915. He believed in cocking his hat because “angles are attitudes.” Writing prompt: Write a scene from the point of view of your...

Mystery – December 12

The Mona Lisa was recovered in Florence after having been stolen two years earlier from the Louvre. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which something of inestimable public value disappears and your protagonist...