Sunday, August 29, 2010

August 30-September 3 Journal Prompts

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.

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