Secondary – March 21

Modest Mussorgsky, who composed the 10-movement suite Pictures at an Exhibition, was born on this date in 1839. Describe the qualities that make your favorite work of art mean so much to you.

Secondary – March 20

Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published for the first time on this date in 1852. President Lincoln famously referred to her as the author of the Civil War because of the impact her book had on society. If you could write a story that would have a similar effect, what story would you choose to tell?

Secondary – March 19

William Jennings Bryan was born on this date in 1860. Explain why you are suspicious or admiring of people with extraordinary skills of verbal persuasion.

Secondary – March 18

Neville Chamberlain, a British prime minister now most remembered for declaring “peace for our time” shortly before the start of World War II, was born on this date in 1869. Describe a time when someone told you a lie that person believed was the truth, and explain whether that person’s belief makes a difference in the impact of the lie.

Secondary – St. Patrick’s Day

On this date in 1992, the minority white citizens of South African voted to end their rule over the black majority. Explain your opinion about whether a population can be represented by leaders who are demographically different.

Secondary – March 16

The Scarlet Letter was first published on this date in 1850. Explain why you think it’s more important to obey the law always, or to break a law that prevents you from achieving a goal.

Secondary – March 15

The Ides of March, made famous by Shakespeare’s dramatization of the assasination of Julius Ceasar in 44 BC, occur on the 15th of the month. Think about a time someone betrayed you, and describe how it felt.

Secondary – March 14

Albert Einstein was born on this date in 1879. Explain why you agree or disagree with his opinion that, “It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.”