August 30, 2010
"A Sense of Sports"
People generally feel passionately about sports. Some play sports and detest it because they aren't as good as they want to be; others play and love it because they are competitive and skilled. Some pay close attention to pro or local teams. Some attend games as serious fans; others attend because they like the social interaction. Some people hate sports and thing that the people who pay them and watch them are "brainless jocks". Which group do you fall into? Explain.
August 31, 2010
Songs can invoke vivid memories; hearing a particular song can rocket you back to elementary school or last summer. Write about a song that brings back memories. What do you think about when you hear that song?
September 1, 2010
"Alone at Last!"
Your parents just left on a weeklong vacation--leaving you all alone and in charge of the house. What do you do? Instantly call your friends and announce a party? Decide to have a party and then regret it when you're cleaning for six hours the next day? Worry and don't do anything?
September 2, 2010
"If I Could Meet"
If you could meet anyone, alive or dead, who would it be? Consider scientists, entertainers, world leaders, artists, writers, people in your family, and so on. Write five sentences about who you'd like to meet and why. Then, make a list of five questions you'd like to ask that person.
September 3, 2010
"Friend Types"
Do you have a best friend? Are you the kind of person who goes everywhere in big groups? Or are you more of a loner? Write about the kind of "friend person" you are and if you're happy with the kind of friend you are.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Welcome to a New Year!
Here are the journal prompts for the first week of school.
August 24, 2010
The Worst Time of My Life!
What was your most humiliating school experience? Write a short, possibly funny, description of it. Your response must be at least ten lines long.
August 25, 2010
About My Name
Many names have special meaning or history. For example, the name Hannah means "favor" or "grace". The name Vito means "life".
Write about your own name. Who named you? What does your name mean? Does it have special ethnic or religious significance? Are you named after a family member? If you could change your name, would you? What would you change it to?
Your response should be ten lines long.
August 26, 2010
Childhood Memories
Most people have vivid memories of certain events from childhood. What sticks out in your mind? Pick one particularly strong memory and describe it in detail. (Must be ten lines long)
August 27, 2010
The Big Event
When a special event is on the horizon, people plan for it and get excited about it. Maybe it's a dance, an election, a family event, a party, a birthday, or an important sports game.
Think of a special event that you planned for and looked forward to that turned out much differently from what you expected. Write about what you expected would happen and what actually happened.
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