August 31, 2011Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was born on

August 30, 1797. Her 1818 novel created a character who is still famous today.

Name this novel and Mary’s famous poet husband.

September 1, 2011Richard Wright was born September 4, 1908. He became a famous Harlem Renaissance author.1.Name Wright’s autobiography and two of his poems.2.Define Harlem Renaissance

September 2, 2011September 5th is Red Cross Day. The Red Cross is dedicated to helping those in need during times of war and natural disaster.1.Who is credited with beginning the American Chapter of the Red Cross and when did it begin?2.In what country did the Red Cross originate and when?

September 6, 2011On September 6, 1993,Don Henley, Jimmy Buffett, Elton John ,Sting, and, Aerosmith performed at a benefit concert in Boston for Walden Woods.

Define Walden Woods include where it is, why it is famous, and tell why it needed a benefit.

September 7, 2011Today is ‘Grandma Moses Day’ find out:

who is Grandma Moses(what is her real name)

when was she bornwhat is she famous for

Extra!Extra!FYI – Also on September 7th

1888 - Edith Eleanor McLean became the first baby to be placed in an incubator1896 - A.H. Whiting won the first automobile race held on a racetrack. The race was held in Cranston, RI.

1921 - Margaret Gorman of Washington, DC, was crowned the first Miss America in Atlantic City, NJ.

September 8, 2011The first permanent(and still occupied) European settlement in North America was established on this date in 1565. Find out: where the settlement was /is

what nation established itwho led the expeditionwho first discovered t he site and

when

September 9, 2011The Battle of Marathon took place on this date in

490B.C.

Find out: What two armies were involved Why the word marathon now

refers to a long foot race

Question of the Day answers for August 31st – Sept. 9th are due Monday September 12, 2011.

September 12, 2011This author of The Gift of the Magi was born on

September 11th 1862. What are his pen name and his given name?

What is the term for pen name or false name?

September 13, 2011Milton S. Hershey, the creator of the Hershey

Bar and Hershey Candy Company, was born n September 13, 1857. Find out when and how Hershey, Pa got its name. Name two other institutions or landmarks that are named for this remarkable man.

September 14, 2011

On September 14, 1814 the words to the Star Spangled Banner were written. Tell who wrote the words and what situation inspired him.

September 15, 2011This famous author of Charlie and the

Chocolate Factory was born in Wales on September 13, 1916.

Name the author and list two other famous works of children’s literature that he wrote.

September 16, 2011This American imagist poet was born on

September 17, 1883 in Rutherford New Jersey. His most famous poem is titled ‘This is just to say’ – read this poem then find out:

This poet’s namewhat is ‘imagist poetry’?why is a website about teaching using

his poetry called ‘plum good poetry’?

September 19, 2011What National Organization was founded on

September 17, 1920 in Canton Ohio?

September 20, 2011

On September 20, 1878 this author of The Jungle was born. Name the author and tell what laws were passed as a result of this novel.

September 21,2011

On September 18, 1851, this American newspaper began publishing “all the news that’s fit to print”. Name the newspaper.

September 22, 2011

On September 22, 1964 this musical featuring the songs, “Sunrise, Sunset,” “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Tradition’” opened on Broadway. Name this play and give a brief description of its storyline.

September 23,2011

Jim Henson famous artist and puppeteer was born on September 24, 1936. He created the characters for two famous TV shows. Name the shows and tell when they ran on TV.

September 26, 2011John Chapman was born on September 26,

1775. What is his nickname and what is he famous for?

September 27, 2011Thomas Nast was born September 27, 1840.

He is considered the father of…___________________

Tell when he did some of his most famous work and what popular icons he created.

September 28, 2011This US National Park was founded on September 25, 1890. Name the park and tell what attraction it is most famous for.

September 29, 2011On September 25, 1933 America’s favorite

cowboy ______________’s radio show aired on NBC radio.

The ______________ Ralston Straight Shooters continued on air until 1950. Who is ‘America’s favorite cowboy’ and where is he from?

September 30, 2011This author of Night was born on September

30, 1928. Name the author and the foundation he chairs.

October 3, 2011

This world famous pianist was born on October 1, 1903 in Kiev Russia. He first came to the US in 1928 to play with the NY Philharmonic Orchestra. In 1940 he came to the US permanently and lived in NYC.

Who is this world renown pianist?

October 4, 2011

This former US President was born on October 1, 1924. At 87 he, and his wife, are still involved in humanitarian aid programs worldwide.

Name this former US president and name as least one humanitarian relief organization he is involved with.

October 5, 2011Actor and comedian William Alexander Abbott

was born on October 2, 1896(?)

What is his stage name and what act is he most famous for?

October 6, 2011Opened on October 1, 1971, this eventually

becameThe world’s largest man-made tourist

attraction.

Name the attraction and tell where it is located.

Chapter 9 (IX) ReactionDiscuss the big event in Chapter 9 involving

Boxer. How did you respond to this event? How did it make you feel?

What do you think about the pigs reaction to this event?

READ Chapter 10 (X) for tomorrow

October 10, 2011

October 9th is Imagine Day – Name the musician, born October 9, 1940, in whose honor this day was named. Name the band he was most famous for.

October 11, 2011

Parson Weems Day – Mason Weems was born on October 11, 1759. he became and Episcopalian minister and book seller. Find out what type of stories he wrote and which one is his most famous.

October 7, 2011October 8th is “Mrs. O’Leary’s cow day” On October 8th 1871, Mrs. O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern in the barn .

Tell what happened next and why we still talk about this infamous cow.

October 12, 2011

Construction of the Holland Tunnel began on October 12, 1920 and the tunnel opened to traffic on November 12, 1927.

Where is the Holland Tunnel and what does it connect? How long is it and what land barrier does it avoid? Who was it named for?

October 13, 2011

What famous children’s storybook character made his debut on October 14, 1926. Tell the author’s name.

October 14, 2011

This famous Quaker was born on October 14, 1644 in London, England. HE died July 30, 1718. Name this man and tell why he is significant in American history.

October 17, 2011This ‘father of the American Dictionary’ was

born on October 16th 1758 in Connecticut.

Find out: 1-his name 2-why he wrote A grammatical Institute of English Language

3-when his An American Dictionary of the English Language was first published

October 18, 2011

What State did the United States formally take possession of on October 18, 1867 after purchasing it from Russia?

October 19, 2011

Gertrude Ederle was born on October 23, 1905. What major accomplishment is she remembered for? When and at what age did she die?

October 20, 2011

What famous fantasy and science fiction writer was born on October 21, 1929. What is the title of her famous series published in the 1970’s?

October 24, 2011

Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley was born on October 13, 1754. What is her nickname and how did she get it? What other famous woman was given her nickname and why?

October 25, 2011

This world renown artist was born on October 25, 1881 – Name the artist and tell what style of painting and sculpture he helped in creating and popularizing. Also define or describe this style of art.

October 26, 2011

Dr. Jonas Salk was born on October 28, 1914. What vaccine did he successfully develop and in what year? Find out about the disease his vaccine prevents and why this vaccine was so significant?

October 27, 2011

October 29th is known as Depression Day. Explain why October 29th has this sad reputation.

October 28, 2011

On October 30, 1938, Orson Wells created a state of panic with his radio show. Tell what happened and what famous piece of literature he used to cause such a commotion.

October 31, 2011

Houdini Day – Tell why October 31st is known as Houdini Day. Who was Houdini?

November 1, 2011

Who was Jacques Plante? What did he do on November 1, 1959 that has changed a popular sport?

November 2, 2011

October 28th is Liberty Day which celebrates the Statue of Liberty. Find out why we celebrate the statue on October 28th, who created the statue, and what it was created for? Who wrote the poem inscribed on the statue?