Secondary – April 7

“I agree that there are things that should be kept secret.” -Daniel Ellsberg, the U.S. Defense Department analyst who leaked the Pentagon Papers, born on this date in 1931. Describe where you think the line is between what your government should keep secret and make public.

Primary – April 7

Which is worse: never starting or never finishing?

Secondary – April 6

On this date in 1917, the United States officially entered World War I, although the war was being fought between America’s allies and enemies on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Think about whether you agree or disagree that the US had a national interest in fighting a distant war, and then describe the arguments against your opinion.

Primary – April 6

On this date in 1909, American explorers Robert Peary and Matthew Henson became the first explorers to reach the North Pole. However, they learned that another person claimed to have done the same thing a year earlier. Describe how you feel when someone else takes credit for something you’ve done.

Secondary – April 5

“Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way.” -Booker T. Washington in 1856. Describe what you do with more excellence than anyone else, and how you do it.

Primary – April 5

Booker T. Washington was born on this date in 1856. Born a slave,  at age 9 he started working in a salt factory and then a coal mine after the Civil War freed him. Describe what you think you’ll do in your first job.

Secondary – April 4

Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on this date in 1968. Explain why you think his death acclerated or delayed progress towards his dream of racial equality.

Primary – April 4

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” -Maya Angelou, born on this date in 1928. What story do you want to tell, but haven’t yet told?