April 25, 2011
žIt’s a Friday afternoon and unfortunately you have to stay late after school to make up a test. You walk out the door only to realize you’ve left your backpack in the gym. Luckily, you find an unlocked door. Then, you are even luckier to find the gym doors wide open. You run in and hear the doors slam behind you. The lights turn off. The doors won’t open. What happens next. (1/2 page)
April 26, 2011
žWill humans ever settle another planet? Why or why not? (half-page)
April 27, 2011
žPeople aren’t perfect, but even with all their flaws, they bring much happiness to my life. I am grateful for the following people… I love them because… (1/2 page)
April 28, 2011
žWhat are five things that make you nervous or uncomfortable? (1/2 page)
April 29, 2011
žHave you ever felt like a dream was trying to tell you something or send you an important message? What was the dream and what message did you come away with?
Monday, April 25, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
April 18-April 22
April 18, 2011
Think of three events in your life when you felt like you didn’t give it your best shot. If you could go back and change one of them, which one would it be? What did you learn from the situation?
April 19, 2011
When I woke up this morning, the first thing on my mind was...
April 20, 2011
How can bad experiences in our life make us more empathetic? Write about a tough experience that has made you less judgmental, kinder, or more tolerant toward others experiencing the same situation.
April 21, 2011
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Or perhaps a realist? Describe your general outlook on life. Are you happy with it?
April 22, 2011
Write about one of your long-term goals.
Think of three events in your life when you felt like you didn’t give it your best shot. If you could go back and change one of them, which one would it be? What did you learn from the situation?
April 19, 2011
When I woke up this morning, the first thing on my mind was...
April 20, 2011
How can bad experiences in our life make us more empathetic? Write about a tough experience that has made you less judgmental, kinder, or more tolerant toward others experiencing the same situation.
April 21, 2011
Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Or perhaps a realist? Describe your general outlook on life. Are you happy with it?
April 22, 2011
Write about one of your long-term goals.
Sunday, April 10, 2011
April 11-April 13 Journal
April 11, 2011
Someday I truly hope that…(13 lines)
April 12, 2011
The one person that truly knows me is…(13 lines)
April 13, 2011
If I could create a new drink product it would be… Write a five line description of the product and draw a picture of the can or bottle.
April 14, 2011
If I could renovate any room in my house it would be my __________________________. Draw a picture of the new layout. Write five lines describing the features of the new room.
April 15, 2011
“Desperately Seeking…”
Pretend you have to write a personal ad about yourself to place in a teen dating advertisement. Describe yourself in a positive manner in at least six lines. Include physical, intellectual, and social characteristics. (6 lines)
Someday I truly hope that…(13 lines)
April 12, 2011
The one person that truly knows me is…(13 lines)
April 13, 2011
If I could create a new drink product it would be… Write a five line description of the product and draw a picture of the can or bottle.
April 14, 2011
If I could renovate any room in my house it would be my __________________________. Draw a picture of the new layout. Write five lines describing the features of the new room.
April 15, 2011
“Desperately Seeking…”
Pretend you have to write a personal ad about yourself to place in a teen dating advertisement. Describe yourself in a positive manner in at least six lines. Include physical, intellectual, and social characteristics. (6 lines)
Friday, April 1, 2011
April 4th -8th Journal
April 4, 2011
Write about your Spring Break experiences. What was good about it? What was bad? (1/2 page)
April 5, 2011
Write a story using the following words: rat, elusive, tongue depressor, lunch, and hang nail.
April 6, 2011
Write a ten line poem about hunger that has an example of a simile, metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole, and oxymoron.
April 7, 2011
The lightening danced across the night sky as I searched for…
April 8, 2011
A wave crashed against the rocky beach--the roar was ominously deafening. I put my hand against the window almost expecting to feel the sea spray on my fingertips. A knock sounded at the door…
Write about your Spring Break experiences. What was good about it? What was bad? (1/2 page)
April 5, 2011
Write a story using the following words: rat, elusive, tongue depressor, lunch, and hang nail.
April 6, 2011
Write a ten line poem about hunger that has an example of a simile, metaphor, alliteration, hyperbole, and oxymoron.
April 7, 2011
The lightening danced across the night sky as I searched for…
April 8, 2011
A wave crashed against the rocky beach--the roar was ominously deafening. I put my hand against the window almost expecting to feel the sea spray on my fingertips. A knock sounded at the door…
Sunday, March 20, 2011
March 21-25
March 21, 2011
My legs were beginning to cramp as I sat motionless in my hiding place. I tried to slow my breathing, but I could hear my heartbeat drumming in my ears. I wondered if it could be heard in the deafening silence. I felt my calf muscle tighten painfully and as a reaction, I shifted my weight. The sound echoed and it was my fatal mistake…
March 22, 2011
Sam felt the sun shining down on his shoulders while he sat happily by the stream. It was a perfect sunny day and luckily he was spending it with Sarah. Then, all at once Sarah pointed at the water. “Look Sam!” Sarah exclaimed. “It is a…”
March 23, 2011
Write a story in which the main character accidentally sends a text message that was meant for another person.
March 24, 2011
I thought I’d never see him/her again, but here he/she was….
March 25, 2011
…and you thought dragons didn’t exist
My legs were beginning to cramp as I sat motionless in my hiding place. I tried to slow my breathing, but I could hear my heartbeat drumming in my ears. I wondered if it could be heard in the deafening silence. I felt my calf muscle tighten painfully and as a reaction, I shifted my weight. The sound echoed and it was my fatal mistake…
March 22, 2011
Sam felt the sun shining down on his shoulders while he sat happily by the stream. It was a perfect sunny day and luckily he was spending it with Sarah. Then, all at once Sarah pointed at the water. “Look Sam!” Sarah exclaimed. “It is a…”
March 23, 2011
Write a story in which the main character accidentally sends a text message that was meant for another person.
March 24, 2011
I thought I’d never see him/her again, but here he/she was….
March 25, 2011
…and you thought dragons didn’t exist
Sunday, March 13, 2011
March 14-March 18
March 14, 2011
Come on down!
If you could be on any game show, what would it be? Describe what happens when you're on the show.
March 15, 2011
It was from the back of a truck that I saw…
March 16, 2011
Write a folk tale about a know-it-all vulture who tries to get into the Guinness Book of World Records.
March 17, 2011
Write a story about a grumpy leprechaun.
March 18, 2011
Write a brief biography of a thousand-year-old gorilla who lands on a faraway planet.
Come on down!
If you could be on any game show, what would it be? Describe what happens when you're on the show.
March 15, 2011
It was from the back of a truck that I saw…
March 16, 2011
Write a folk tale about a know-it-all vulture who tries to get into the Guinness Book of World Records.
March 17, 2011
Write a story about a grumpy leprechaun.
March 18, 2011
Write a brief biography of a thousand-year-old gorilla who lands on a faraway planet.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
March 7-11
March 7, 2011
Real or not so much…
What do you think about “reality television”? How much is real? How much is scripted for ratings? What reality TV shows do you watch?
March 8, 2011
PARENTS
I hate it when my parents say….
I’m happy when my parents….
These are the characteristics I love about my mom…
These are the characteristics I love about my dad…
March 9, 2011
If I were…
If you could be a character from a book, who would you be and why? Write about a day in the life of __________.
March 10, 2011
Feelings…nothing more than feelings…
I feel the angriest when….
The hardest thing I’ve ever overcome was…
I feel scared when I…
I feel betrayed when…
I feel overjoyed when…
I feel loved when…
I feel taken advantage of when…
March 11, 2011
…and the crowd goes wild
Write about an award you receive in the future. What is it for? How does it feel?
Real or not so much…
What do you think about “reality television”? How much is real? How much is scripted for ratings? What reality TV shows do you watch?
March 8, 2011
PARENTS
I hate it when my parents say….
I’m happy when my parents….
These are the characteristics I love about my mom…
These are the characteristics I love about my dad…
March 9, 2011
If I were…
If you could be a character from a book, who would you be and why? Write about a day in the life of __________.
March 10, 2011
Feelings…nothing more than feelings…
I feel the angriest when….
The hardest thing I’ve ever overcome was…
I feel scared when I…
I feel betrayed when…
I feel overjoyed when…
I feel loved when…
I feel taken advantage of when…
March 11, 2011
…and the crowd goes wild
Write about an award you receive in the future. What is it for? How does it feel?
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