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.

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?

Primary – April 3

On this date in 1860, the Pony Express postal service started when riders left St. Joseph, Mo., and Sacramento, Calif., at the same time on 2,000-mile trips. The first trip west took 9 days and 23 hours, and trip east took 11 days and 12 hours. Today, when you can talk with people on the other side of the planet in real time, describe your favorite method of communication and why you prefer it.

Primary – April 2

Hans Christian Andersen was born on this date in 1805. His birthday is commemorated as International Children’s Book Day. Explain why your favorite story is so important to you.

Primary – April 1

Explain why you prefer one of the following two choices: Doing something totally new and unknown, or doing something you’ve enjoyed doing before.

Primary – March 31

“The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be.” -Leo Buscaglia, born on this date in 1924. Describe the difference between what you are and what someone else wants you to be.

Primary – March 30

Black Beauty author Anna Sewell was born on this date in 1820. Write a short story from the point of view of your favorite animal.

Primary – March 29

On this date in 1974, farmers digging a well near Xi’an, China, discovered the soldier-and-horse funerary statues better known as the Terracotta Army. Write a story imagining what you find digging a hole near your school.