“He who fears being conquered is certain of defeat.” -Napoleon Bonaparte, born on this date in 1769. Describe something you think you can’t do, and then how you would go about doing it.
Describe the most important and interesting place that you intend to travel in your life, and why you want to go there. Prompt Inspiration’s summer break begins tomorrow.New prompts will resume August 15th.
Today is Flag Day. Explain in your own words why you think people sing the Star-spangled Banner before sports events.
If you could make a 30-second statement to every person in the world simultaneously, what would you say?
On this date in 1942, Anne Frank received a diary as a 13th birthday gift. Write your diary entry for yesterday.
Jacques Yves Cousteau was born on this date in 1910. He described a scientist as “a curious man looking through a keyhole, the keyhole of nature, trying to know what’s going on.” How would you describe a scientist?
“There must be more to life than having everything.” -Maurice Sendak, born on this date in 1928. Explain why.
“Books fall open, you fall in. When you climb out again, you’re a bit larger than you used to be.” -Gregory Maguire, who was born on this date in 1954. Describe how the last book you read changed you.