January 30, 2012
Write a 12 line rhyming or unrhyming poem about any of the following topics: never giving up, friendship, hate, or love. Write one in your journal. Copy that poem and hand it in.
January 31, 2012
Who would you call?
Say you had only minutes to live and you were able to call one person. Who would that person be and what would you say? (12 lines)
February 1, 2012
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you like what you see? Do you like the person you are on the outside? Do you like who you are on the inside? What would you change if you could? (12 lines)
February 2, 2012
Choose one of these topics to write about and fill in the blanks accordingly. Write about how you felt then and how you feel now.
Boyfriends/girlfriends
Friends
Summer
College
The future
“When I was young, I thought that _______________ was (were) ________________, but now that I am older I see that….” (12 lines total)
February 3, 2012
People in love often proclaim that they are one with their boyfriend or girlfriend or that they think about their beloved all the time. Have you ever felt this way or known others who have? Do you think that feeling can be sustained, or is it just the excitement of a new relationship? (12 lines)
Monday, January 30, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
January 23-27, 2012
January 23, 2012
Imagine you’re a senior and the yearbook just came out. You haven’t seen the “senior bests” yet, however you’re hoping you’ve won “most ____________”. (Most talented, most athletic, most intelligent, etc. Which category would you like to win and why? What would you like to be known for after your years at AHS.
January 24, 2012
That’s it. You’re mother/father has gone too far this time! Write about what your mom/dad does that embarrasses you, angers you, or frustrates you. Then write a twelve line dialogue of how you might address the issue with your parent.
For example:
Me: “Mom, we need to talk.”
Mom: “Okay, what’s up”
Me: “When you jump up and down and throw things at my games it’s embarrassing.”
January 25, 2012
What’s the best thing that’s happened during the last two weeks?
January 26, 2012
When it comes to relationships, everyone has had one that has just gone wrong. Write about a time you thought you were in love only to second guess your decision days later. What did you find attractive about the person in the beginning? What soon annoyed you?
January 27, 2012
In the year 3060. What do you think the world will be like in 2060? What do you think the world might be like in 3060?
Imagine you’re a senior and the yearbook just came out. You haven’t seen the “senior bests” yet, however you’re hoping you’ve won “most ____________”. (Most talented, most athletic, most intelligent, etc. Which category would you like to win and why? What would you like to be known for after your years at AHS.
January 24, 2012
That’s it. You’re mother/father has gone too far this time! Write about what your mom/dad does that embarrasses you, angers you, or frustrates you. Then write a twelve line dialogue of how you might address the issue with your parent.
For example:
Me: “Mom, we need to talk.”
Mom: “Okay, what’s up”
Me: “When you jump up and down and throw things at my games it’s embarrassing.”
January 25, 2012
What’s the best thing that’s happened during the last two weeks?
January 26, 2012
When it comes to relationships, everyone has had one that has just gone wrong. Write about a time you thought you were in love only to second guess your decision days later. What did you find attractive about the person in the beginning? What soon annoyed you?
January 27, 2012
In the year 3060. What do you think the world will be like in 2060? What do you think the world might be like in 3060?
Monday, January 16, 2012
Journal 1/17-1/20, 2012
January 17, 2012
Suppose you’ve been given a device to eavesdrop on teachers. What do you think teachers talk about in the office, the faculty room, or other places where teachers congregate.
January 18, 2012
Describe a perfect day—not the one you’d have if you were rich and famous, but the one you would have this Saturday if you were free. What would you do, see, eat, read, watch?
January 19, 2012
Say you’ve met an amazing person you’re dying to date. This person feels the same way about you. The problem is that this persona has a quirk that your family would flip out about. Maybe it’s the person’s age, race, occupation, interests, piercings, etc. What about your potential boyfriend/girlfriend would drive your parents insane? Do you think you’d back down and not date this person if your family made a huge fuss?
January 20, 2012
Use the following to write about poem about one of your parents.
When I was little my mother/father…
I remember…
That day she, he…
It infuriated me when…
When I was a child, life was… (two things)
Now my mother/father….
Suppose you’ve been given a device to eavesdrop on teachers. What do you think teachers talk about in the office, the faculty room, or other places where teachers congregate.
January 18, 2012
Describe a perfect day—not the one you’d have if you were rich and famous, but the one you would have this Saturday if you were free. What would you do, see, eat, read, watch?
January 19, 2012
Say you’ve met an amazing person you’re dying to date. This person feels the same way about you. The problem is that this persona has a quirk that your family would flip out about. Maybe it’s the person’s age, race, occupation, interests, piercings, etc. What about your potential boyfriend/girlfriend would drive your parents insane? Do you think you’d back down and not date this person if your family made a huge fuss?
January 20, 2012
Use the following to write about poem about one of your parents.
When I was little my mother/father…
I remember…
That day she, he…
It infuriated me when…
When I was a child, life was… (two things)
Now my mother/father….
Sunday, January 8, 2012
January 9-13, 2012
January 9, 2012
ALONE AT LAST!
You parents just left on a weeklong vacation, leaving you home all alone. What do you do? Do you have a party? Play it safe?
January 10, 2012
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame, but for greatness, because greatness is determined by service.” What service have you provided lately? Did you do it because it was required, or because you wanted to give back? What could you do this week for someone else?
January 11, 2012
Life is chock-full of embarrassing moments. Write about an embarrassing moment you’ve had lately.
January 12, 2012
Dr. Seuss said, “A person is a person, no matter how small.” Write about a time when you felt “small”. Even harder, write about a time when you contributed to someone else feeling “small”.
January 13, 2012
Obstacles always present themselves. Some only last a moment (such as facing an important test in school) and some take years to overcome (such as your parents divorcing). Write about a tough obstacle you’ve had in your life. Has it changed you for the better or have you found yourself a little bitter and cynical?
ALONE AT LAST!
You parents just left on a weeklong vacation, leaving you home all alone. What do you do? Do you have a party? Play it safe?
January 10, 2012
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everyone has the power for greatness, not for fame, but for greatness, because greatness is determined by service.” What service have you provided lately? Did you do it because it was required, or because you wanted to give back? What could you do this week for someone else?
January 11, 2012
Life is chock-full of embarrassing moments. Write about an embarrassing moment you’ve had lately.
January 12, 2012
Dr. Seuss said, “A person is a person, no matter how small.” Write about a time when you felt “small”. Even harder, write about a time when you contributed to someone else feeling “small”.
January 13, 2012
Obstacles always present themselves. Some only last a moment (such as facing an important test in school) and some take years to overcome (such as your parents divorcing). Write about a tough obstacle you’ve had in your life. Has it changed you for the better or have you found yourself a little bitter and cynical?
Sunday, January 1, 2012
January 2-6, 2012
January 2, 2012
It's a new year! Time to remember and learn from the past.
· What is one great memory you have of 2011? Maybe it's something you did with family, or friends.
· What's something about 2011 you'd rather forget and let go?
· (1 FULL page--30 lines for those of you counting. I will give you extra time)
January 3, 2012
Describe the person who is the best example for you. (1/2 page--15 lines)
January 4, 2012
The box arrived in the mail and I wasn't sure I wanted to open it... (1/2 page 15 lines)
January 5, 2012
Sometimes I wonder why...(1/2 page--15 lines)
January 6, 2012
Describe the first week back to school after the holidays. (1/2 page 15-lines)
It's a new year! Time to remember and learn from the past.
· What is one great memory you have of 2011? Maybe it's something you did with family, or friends.
· What's something about 2011 you'd rather forget and let go?
· (1 FULL page--30 lines for those of you counting. I will give you extra time)
January 3, 2012
Describe the person who is the best example for you. (1/2 page--15 lines)
January 4, 2012
The box arrived in the mail and I wasn't sure I wanted to open it... (1/2 page 15 lines)
January 5, 2012
Sometimes I wonder why...(1/2 page--15 lines)
January 6, 2012
Describe the first week back to school after the holidays. (1/2 page 15-lines)
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