Primary – June 12

On this date in 1942, Anne Frank received a diary as a 13th birthday gift. Write your diary entry for yesterday.

Primary – June 11

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?

Primary – June 10

“There must be more to life than having everything.” -Maurice Sendak, born on this date in 1928. Explain why.

Primary – June 9

“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.

Primary – June 8

“Television is chewing gum for the eyes.” -Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, who was born on this date in 1867. Explain why you agree or disagree with his opinion.

Primary – June 7

“It was enough just to sit there without words.” -Louise Erdrich, born on this date in 1954. Describe the last time you experienced this.

Primary – June 6

The first drive-in movie movie theater opened on this date in 1933. Explain why you would rather watch a movie in your house, in a car, or in a theater.

Primary – June 5

Richard Scarry was born on this date in 1919. His most famous book asked, “What do people do all day?” Describe what you think you’ll do all day after you finish going to school.