Journal 10/25-10/29

The Rainy Day

The day is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
The vine still clings to the moldering wall,
But at every gust the dead leaves fall,
And the day is dark and dreary.

My life is cold, and dark, and dreary;
It rains, and the wind is never weary;
My thoughts still cling to the moldering Past,
But the hopes of youth fall thick in the blast
And the days are dark and dreary.
--Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

What do you think Longfellow is saying about life? How is his life like the fall?

Write a six line poem about fall.


October 26, 2010

Creative writing prompt:

"It wasn't so much that she didn't want to be here...she shouldn't be here. Cold fear gripped her and slowly made its way from her feet to her heart. She could feel it thumping in her ears. She turned suddenly to see..." Finish the story (half page)


October 27, 2010


"Breaking up is hard to do"

These classic lyrics from an old song tell the story of a difficult break up. Write about a time you were either the dumper or the dumpee. Which do you think is harder?

(half page)

October 28, 2010


"I'm Grateful"

Even the dreariest, most awful weeks aren't bad twenty-four hours a day. Think of a few things that have happened this week that you're grateful for.


October 29, 2010


"For this is Halloween"

Gone are the days (for most of you) that you dressed up in a costume and knocked on doors asking for candy. Write about your favorite Halloween costume ever, your most memorable Halloween party, and the best treat you ever got from trick or treating.

(Half Page)