November 29-Dec 3 2010

November 29, 2010

Over the Thanksgiving break, you were probably able to get together with family and friends.

Write about the best experience you had over Thanksgiving break.

Write about the worst, or most annoying experience you had over Thanksgiving break.
(Half page)

November 30, 2010


A Mouse Click Away

Internet dating has become a popular and acceptable way to meet people. What do you think about Internet dating? Do you think it is safe? Do you know anyone who has done it? Do you think you would date someone you met over the Internet?
(half page)

December 1, 2010

You are in the last month of 2010! Write about what you accomplished over the year and what you'd like to accomplish in the last month of 2010.
(half page)

December 2, 2010

The Season of Giving

As the holiday season rolls around, we begin to think about things we want to receive for Christmas. However, we should also be thinking about things we can give. Write about five kind deeds you are going to do in the month of December.
(List of five)

December 3, 2010

The air was bitter cold as I stepped tentatively on the treacherous, ice-covered sidewalk. I steadied myself in a clumsy, jerking motion. "I hope he appreciates this," I grumbled. I was shopping for the one gift he wanted and I needed to brave the blizzard in order to pick it up. Snow blinded me and I ducked my head as the heavy flakes pelted my winter hat. I opened the door to the old shop at the end of the street. I hadn't really noticed it before, but he had said what he wanted most was inside this dilapidated building. The bell on the door tinkled as I yanked it open. What I found inside was almost indescribable. (half page)

November 22-23

November 22, 2010
"I'd Love To Tell You That...."
If you could tell one teacher one thing (and not get in trouble) what would it be?

If you could let the principal know one thing (and not get anyone in trouble) what would it be?

If you could tell your parents one thing (and not get in trouble) what would it be?
(half page all together)

November 23, 2010
Forgotten Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is usually the traditional start of the Christmas season. Do you think Thanksgiving receives enough attention or is it fine the way it is? Does your family usually go Christmas shopping on "Black Friday"? Do you decorate for Christmas over Thanksgiving break? If you don't think we should "rush" Christmas, when do you think the official opening of the Christmas season should be?
This year, what are you Thankful for?
(half page)

Journal Prompts 11/15-11-19

November 15, 2010

Do you think you'll attend your ten-year high school reunion? Maybe you think it will be fun to see how everyone is doing, or maybe you can't stand the people at your high school and can't wait to see the last of them! What do you think? (half-page)

November 16. 2010

School Cliques

Are cliques a major part of your school? Are the popular kids a big, annoying presence? Are you one of those popular kids? Do you think cliques are an unavoidable part of school, or do you think they are preventable?

November 17, 2010

In a city market located in Egypt, she sat waiting for him to come. Sweating in the oppressive heat, she nervously tugged at her ill-fitting clothing... (half-page). (Picture is located at the top of this blog)

November 18, 2010


Bridge from Nowhere

Write about whatever comes to mind based on this image. (Image located at the top of the blog)

November 19, 2010


Standing Up?


You just saw an older kid picking on one of your classmates and she is crying. You're kind of friends with the older kid, but you feel bad for your classmate. Do you intervene or just walk away? (half-page).