September 19-September 23rd

September 19, 2011

The thing that drives me crazy about girls/boys is….


September 20, 2011

What do your parents not allow you to do that you SHOULD be able to do?

September 21, 2011

In the song “Ruby Tuesday”, the Rolling Stones said, “…yesterday don’t matter if it’s gone—“ What “yesterday” are you hanging on to that you need to let go of?

September 22, 2011

Do you believe in miracles? Why or why not?

September 23, 2011

What is the greatest invention ever?

September 12-16, 2011

September 12, 2011

Some of you may have memories of 9/11 and some of you were just too young. If you do remember, write about what you were doing and where you were when you heard about the events of 9/11. If you don't remember that day, write about what you've learned about the event over the years. Do you think America is a safer place today than it was on 9/11/01? Why or why not? Do you think we are more united as a country than before 9/11/01? (1/2 page)

September 13, 2011

Under what circumstances do you think it is okay to lie? Is it EVER okay to lie? (1/2 page)

September 14, 2011

In your opinion, is it better to be the oldest child, the middle child, or the youngest child? Or maybe is it better to be the only child? Explain your answer! (1/2 page)

September 15, 2011

Who or what makes you laugh? Describe the last time you laughed uncontrollably! (1/2 page)

September 16, 2011

Are you worried about becoming an adult? Why or why not? (1/2 page)

Journal 9/6- 9/9

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Describe your favorite relative. Why is this person your favorite? Describe your favorite memory with this person. (1/2 page)

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Write about a time you were wrongly accused. How did it make you feel to be blamed for something you didn't do? Did the truth ever come out, or are you still blamed? (1/2 page)

Thursday, September 8, 2011

If you had to flee from your burning house, what would you save (besides your family and pets of course)? Describe why these things are important to you. (1/2 page)

Friday, September 9, 2011

Describe the qualities you like in a teacher. Now, describe the things you dislike. DO NOT use names because that could just get ugly :) (1/2 page)

August 29- September 2, 2011

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
August 25, 2011
If a stranger was to describe you, what do you think he or she would say?

If your best friend was to describe you, what would he or she say?

How would you describe yourself. Who are you really?

August 26, 2011

WANTED: NEW BEST FRIEND!
Write an advertisement for a new best friend. (5 lines)

Look over your job requirements. Do you have these qualities yourself? (5 lines)




August 29, 2011

Describe your room from an adult female’s point of view. Be sure to use descriptive, precise language. Response needs to be ½ page long. Three of you will be sharing.

August 30, 2011

Who has it easier in life, girls or guys? Explain your choice and provide examples. (1/2 page)

August 31, 2011

Write about a time your parents or another adult embarrassed you. Describe what you heard, how you felt, and how you responded to the situation. (1/2 page)

September 1, 2011

What do you think about people who gossip? Why do you think they gossip? Is it sometimes hard not to gossip?

September 2, 2011

Oscar Wilde said, “Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes,” What have you learned from one of your “experiences”.

Journal May 16-May 20

May 16, 2011

You’ve been hired to write a dictionary of common terms, phrases, and slang used by you and your friends. Brainstorm at least five entries.

May 17, 2011

You’ve heard the cliché’ that “money is the root of all evil”. Do you agree with that statement? Do you agree that the desire and drive for money leads to corruption?

May 18, 2011

Write about the worst movie you’ve ever watched.

May 19, 2011

It’s a free write day. You can write about anything that is on your mind.

May 20, 2011

You’ve almost made it to the last week of school. What do you love/hate about it?

May 9-13

May 9, 2011
What should happen to professional athletes who intentionally hurt another player? Are fines enough?
May 10, 2011
Write about a memory from the 3rd or 4th grade.
May 11, 2011
Will you have a summer job? If so, what will you be doing? If not, why not?
May 12, 2011
Write about the last time you felt truly excited about something.
May 13, 2011
Friday the 13th! Do you think it will be lucky or unlucky?

May 2-6

May 2, 2011

"...and I said I'll take a Coke with two straws" Use this as the last line of your journal prompt?"...and I said I'll take a Coke with two straws" Use this as the last line of your journal prompt?

May 3, 2011

Use the following words in a journal prompt. Be creative. This can be a poem, a story...anything. Think beyond the literal.

May 4, 2011
Write a story about an underground ghost town.
May 5, 2011
...and that's why I had to sneak out of my bedroom window.

May 6, 2011
It doesn't matter what you do, she'll never remember. this should be the last line of your prompt.