1. Writing Prompts
3/12/18 – 3/16/18

2. March 12
Today marks the anniversary of the death of Anne Frank who died in 1945.  This brave young woman is well known for the diary she kept, capturing her time in hiding from the Nazi soldiers.  Do you keep diary or journal of your own?  Do you think it was good for her diary to be published?  Why or why not?

3. March 13
On this day in 1930, Pluto was discovered. It used to be known as the ninth planet, but now there is a great debate as to whether or not it’s really a planet. What is your opinion?

4. March 14
On this day in 1879, scientist Albert Einstein was born.  At an early age, Einstein showed great interest in math and science.  How and why is math important to everyday life and jobs?

5. March 15
Today is “Absolutely Incredible Kid Day.”  Create an award that you would give to yourself for being so incredible.  Be sure to explain why you would give yourself this specific award.

6. March 16
On this day in 1751, our 4th President, James Madison was born.  Madison was the oldest of twelve (12) children.  What do you think would be the advantages and/or disadvantages of having eleven (11) siblings?  Would you like to have eleven younger brothers and sisters?