“Children require guidance and sympathy far more than instruction.” -Anne Sullivan, the blind teacher who taught Helen Keller to read and speak even though Helen could not see or hear, who was born on this date in 1866. Explain why you agree or disagree with Ms. Sullivan’s opinion.
“Habit is a great deadener.” -Samuel Beckett, born this date in 1906. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist resolves to change a habit s/he discovers is deadening her/him.
“The good citizen will demand liberty for himself, and as a matter of pride he will see to it that others receive the liberty which he thus claims as his own.”Theodore Roosevelt Journal prompt: Spend at least 20 minutes writing about a freedom you enjoy that you could help extend to those to whom it’s currently not available. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist is...
Who was the most important person in your life ten years ago? 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 “no,” explain the sources or implications of your response. Fiction writing prompt: Write a scene that forces a character in your story to answer the question, or spend 15-20 minutes answering...
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“A good snapshot stops a moment from running away.” -Eudora Welty, born this date in 1909. Writing prompt: Write the scene in which your protagonist’s favorite photo was snapped.
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“Ma, there’s not much here for me. No future. Pay in Utah is low—you know that. Maybe twenty or thirty dollars a month with board—and the board’s not much to brag about in most places. There’s no excitement around here. I’m not a kid anymore. Gotta be thinking about my future.”- Robert LeRoy Parker, better known as Butch Cassidy, born this date in 1866. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your...
“A desperate disease requires a dangerous remedy.” – Guy Fawkes, born this date in 1570. Writing prompt: Write a scene in which your protagonist to declares her/his opinion about a plot to kill a leader to a friend who responds unexpectedly.
“All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” -Thomas Jefferson, born on this date in 1743. Explain how this concept applies to your life right now.
