Secondary – October 1

“We suffer primarily not from our vices or our weaknesses, but from our illusions. We are haunted, not by reality, but by those images we have put in their place.” -Daniel Boorstin, born this date in 1914. Use at least three examples to demonstrate whether you agree with Mr. Boorstin.

Secondary – September 30

On this date in 1452, Johannes Gutenberg published the first book printed using movable type (the version of the Bible that bears his name). Describe the as-yet-uninvented technology you think will next revolutionize society.

Secondary – September 29

Think about the last person who made you really angry. Write the story of what happened from that person’s perspective.

Secondary – September 28

William the Conqueror invaded England on this date in 1066, and ruled as king for the next 20 years. Think about something you think belongs to you but is not in your possession. Describe how would you go about getting it back.

Secondary – September 27

Albert Einstein’s paper on his theory of mass–energy equivalence was published on this date in 1905. Explain what relativity means to you.

Secondary – September 26

In 1960, the first televised presidential debate took place between John F. Kennedy and Richard M. Nixon. Explain why you think political debates can or cannot change the minds of voters.

Secondary – September 25

“You can’t understand it. You would have to be born there.” -William Faulkner, born this date in 1897, in Absalom, Absalom! Explain whether you think someone transplanted from a distant location can ever become a true member of a new community.

Secondary – September 24

F. Scott Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on this date in 1896. He believed “there are no second acts in American lives.” Use examples to prove him wrong.