Secondary – April 17

Describe the last time you did something for the first time.

Secondary – April 16

“Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself.” -Charlie Chaplin, born this date in 1889. Describe the time you demonstrated the greatest bravery in your life.

Secondary – April 15

“It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.” -Leonardo da Vinci, born on this date in 1452. Prove he was wrong or right using examples from your own life.

Secondary – April 14

“The human race’s prospects of survival were considerably better when we were defenseless against tigers than they are today when we have become defenseless against ourselves.” -Arnold J. Toynbee, born on this date in 1889. Explain what you think Toynbee meant when he said this.

Secondary – April 13

“All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” -Thomas Jefferson, born on this date in 1743. Explain how this concept applies to your life right now.

Secondary – April 12

On this date in 1981, the first US space shuttle flight was launched. The flight of Columbia came 20 years to the day after the USSR launched the first cosmonaut into space. Explain your opinion about whether exploring space with humans is important enough to take the risks and spend the money.

Secondary – April 11

Describe the kind of person you would like to call your best friend for the rest of your life. Then describe how you are different from that person.

Secondary – April 10

The Great Gatsby was published on this date in 1925. The story paid close attention to the characters’ visions of “the American dream.” Describe what the concept of the American dream means to you today.