Secondary – February 7

Charles Dickens was born on this date in 1812. Explain what you think he meant when he said, “Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door.”

Secondary – February 6

Eric Partridge, author of A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, was born on this date in 1894. Think about a slang word that was popular when you were younger, or with your parents, that has fallen out of use. Explain why that happened — and what slang that’s currently popular you think will fade from use in 10 or 15 years.

Secondary – February 5

“Your public servants serve you right.” -Adlai Stevenson, born on this date in 1900. Explain your understanding of Stevenson’s ambiguity.

Secondary – February 4

If given the opportunity to receive a single lesson from the leading expert in any field, living or dead, what would you choose to learn from whom?

Secondary – February 3

Horace Greeley, a crusading newspaper editor who advocated political reform and opposed slavery, and later lost a race for US President, was born this date in 1811. He is most remembered for this quote: “Go West, young man.” What does it mean to you?

Secondary – February 2

Describe what you consider to be the current seven wonders of the world and why each is so wondrous.

Secondary – February 1

On this date in 1865, Pres. Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery when he signed the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution. If you were advising Pres. Lincoln, what would be your strongest argument for abolishing slavery?

Secondary – January 31

In Zane Gray’s best-known novel, Riders of the Purple Sage, he wrote, “At the end of the day faith is a funny thing.” He was born on this date in 1872 and started writing after studying dentistry on a baseball scholarship at Penn. Write your best definition of faith.