Secondary – February 13

“People aren’t supposed to look back.” -Kurt Vonnegut in Slaughterhouse-Five, based on his survival of the Allied firebombing of Dresden, Germany, which began on this date in 1945. Argue true or false.

Primary – February 13

Chuck Yeager, the first person to travel faster than the speed of sound, was born on this date in 1923. What record do you want to break, and why?

Secondary – February 12

“Something will be offensive to someone in every book, so you’ve got to fight it.” -Judy Blume, born on this date in 1938. Describe how you could most effectively respond to someone offended by something you like.

Primary – February 12

Abraham Lincoln was born on this date in 1809. He once said, “It is not best to swap horses while crossing the river.” What does that mean to you?

Secondary – February 11

If you knew you could not fail at one thing, what one thing would you attempt and why?

Primary – February 11

What kind of punishment do you think is most unfair, and why?

Secondary – February 10

What question would you most like to ask the President of the United States? How do you think he would answer?

Primary – February 10

Describe your favorite thing to do when it’s too cold or wet to go outside.