Secondary – December 3

“Words, as is well known, are the great foes of reality.” -Joseph Conrad, born this date in 1857. Think of the worst thing you’ve ever done, and then describe it in words that make it seem as if it’s no big deal.

Primary – December 3

On this date in 1833, Oberlin College opened in Ohio with a class that included both men and women, making it the USA’s first co-educational college. Describe how you think your classroom would be different if there were no students of the opposite gender.

Secondary – December 2

If you could make a 30-second statement to every person in the world simultaneously, what would you say?

Primary – December 2

On this date in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte declared himself emperor of France. Explain why you think political leaders should be able to declare themselves leaders, or should let someone else do it.

Secondary – December 1

On this date in 1955, Rosa Parks  was arrested when she refused to give up her city bus seat to a white man. Describe the law or rule today do you think is so wrong or unfair that people should refuse to comply with it, and what might happen if they did.

Primary – December 1

Marie Tussaud was born on this date in 1761. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of learning about real life from a model.

Secondary – November 30

“Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” -Jonathan Swift, born on this date in 1667. Explain what this quote by the author of Gulliver’s Travels means to you.

Primary – November 30

Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born on this day in 1835. He is better known by his pen name: Mark Twain. Write about what you think he meant when he said, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.”