Imagine that a museum exhibit has been created to honor Matthew Henson. Create a brochure for the exhibit. It should include an introduction explaining who Henson was and a guide to the exhibit. 

In Scene 4, Athena says: “It is a wise man who knows his limits—and does not attempt to reach beyond them.” How is this idea developed throughout the play? How does the poem offer a different point of view? Answer both questions in an essay. Use text evidence.

Discuss how fan culture can be both positive and negative. Support your answer with text evidence from both articles.

In a short essay, analyze the title of the story, which has both a literal and a figurative meaning. Support your analysis with text evidence.

Send your revised article to Chance the Snapper Contest.

Consider the purpose of this infographic. Now create your own destination infographic, using this one as a model. Your destination can be real or a fictional place from a book, movie, or TV show. Send it to Ultimate Vacation Contest. Three winners will each get a $25 gift card.

The article presents several theories about what happened to Amelia Earhart. Which theory do you find most believable and why? Support your opinion with text evidence.

Compare the e-cigarette industry with Big Tobacco. How have these industries manipulated young people into using their products? What can you do to protect yourself?

What do you think Charles Dickens wants readers to learn through the character of Scrooge? Support your answer with details from the play and imagined interview.

Write your own story with the title “If I Were a Superhero.” Give your central character an internal conflict. Your story should be no more than 800 words.

Read our interview with Michael Platt. Choose a central idea and write a three-paragraph article about Michael in your own words. Be sure to use quotes from our interview. 

Why do you think the poem is called “Song of Bravery”? Support your answer with text evidence.