Sunday, October 17, 2010

Ocotber 18-22 Journal Prompts

October 18, 2010


Hit the Jackpot!
Suppose you win $10 million in the lottery, but there's a catch: You have to donate half the money to charity. What charity would you choose? What would you do with the money you got to keep?



October 19, 2010

Literature and film are full of characters who fall in love at first sight. Do you believe this kind of love is possible? Do you believe two people can look at each other and fall instantly in love, knowing they are meant to be together? Has this ever happened to you? Explain how you feel about this idealistic notion.


October 20, 2010



"I'm Sorry"

Apologizing is hard to do. Sometimes you can't bring yourself to do it, or sometimes your attempt to apologize just infuriates the other person even more. Write about an apology you wish you'd made or an apology that went awry when you tried to make it.

October 21, 2010

"Dare to date?"


Say you've met an amazing person you're dying to date. This person feels the same way about you. The problem is this person has a quality your family would flip out about, even though you don't think it's a big deal. Maybe it's this person's age, race, occupation, religion, or interests. What about your potential girlfriend/boyfriend would drive your parents insane? Do you think you'd back down and not date this person if your family made a huge fuss, or would you stick to your guns?


October 22, 2010


"Never Ever"

Think about all of the older people you know--teachers, parents, coaches, neighbors, friends, relatives, acquaintances. Probably one or several of the adults you know have provided you with an example of how not to live your life. Look ahead to your future and think about one thing you will not let happen. Begin by writing: The one thing I will never do is...

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