Secondary – November 2

Think about something you intended to do yesterday, but didn’t. What was it, and why didn’t you do it?

Secondary – November 1

“Half of tradition is a lie.” ― Stephen Crane, born on this date in 1871. Explain how you decide which half.

Secondary – October 31

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was published on this date in 1892. One of the most famous quotes that Arthur Conan Doyle wrote for Holmes is this one: “When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Describe how you would approach a problem when more than one truth remains after you’ve eliminated the impossible.

Secondary – October 30

“Genius … is the capacity to see ten things where the ordinary man sees one.” -Ezra Pound, born this date in 1885. Pick an item in the room and come up with 10 things to do with it.

Secondary – October 29

“I have found you an argument; I am not obliged to find you an understanding.” -James Boswell, born this date in 1740. Explain which you think is more important: answers or questions.

Secondary – October 28

“The most disadvantageous peace is better than the most just war.” -Desiderius Erasmus, born on this date in 1466. Use examples to defend or attack this idea.

Secondary – October 27

“Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.” -Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States, who was born on this date in 1858. Describe the kinds of peace you think Roosevelt was talking about.

Secondary – October 26

“You can live a lifetime and, at the end of it, know more about other people than you know about yourself.” -Beryl Markham, born on this date in 1902. Explain how you think something like that could happen and why it won’t happen to you.