If you could choose another name, what name would you choose and why?
“Everything is funny, as long as it’s happening to somebody else.” -Will Rogers, born on this date in 1879. Describe a time you laughed about something you’re glad didn’t happen to you.
Think about your favorite character in a book or a television show. In what ways are you like that character? In what ways are you different?
If you could fly anywhere, where would you fly?
“Think as I think,” said a man, “or you are abominably wicked; you are a toad.” And after I thought of it, I said, “I will, then, be a toad.” -Stephen Crane, who was born on this date in 1871. Explain why it’s important to be a toad.
Write a spooky story for Halloween.
Today is birthday of the second president of the United States, John Adams, who was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, on this date in 1735. He wrote, “Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.” Invent an exercise for your brain and describe how it works.
Valerie Worth was born on this date in 1933. Write a poem about your favorite animal.