Journal Topics
Journals will be written in class every Friday. You must complete a full page to receive full points.
If you are absent on a Friday you can check here for the topics.
Make sure to write on a clean sheet of paper with a *proper heading and submit to the absent/late work tray when you return to class. Make sure to label the journal "absent" and I will verify your absence before I grade your journal. After I grade your journal and return it to you, you may staple into your journal the following Friday.
If you are absent on a Friday you can check here for the topics.
Make sure to write on a clean sheet of paper with a *proper heading and submit to the absent/late work tray when you return to class. Make sure to label the journal "absent" and I will verify your absence before I grade your journal. After I grade your journal and return it to you, you may staple into your journal the following Friday.
April McNary
*Proper Heading 8/9/19
Period 2
Journal #1
*Proper Heading 8/9/19
Period 2
Journal #1
11/22 Journal #15
Topic #1: What are your favorite classic, holiday movies and why? (Don't forget to capitalize AND underline those titles!)
Topic #2: What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? When you are out in the world as an adult, what are some holiday traditions you would like to start for yourself? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: What are your favorite classic, holiday movies and why? (Don't forget to capitalize AND underline those titles!)
Topic #2: What are some of your favorite holiday traditions? When you are out in the world as an adult, what are some holiday traditions you would like to start for yourself? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
11/15 Journal #14
Topic #1: Write a letter to Love, Death, and/or Time. What would you say if you could write something to ANY of these things? Be creative and honest. Sincere letters are the most effective. Start with -- Dear Love, Dear Death, and/or Dear Time...and go from there.
Topic #2: How might technology be killing communication skills? Are you an effective communicator? How well do you hold face-to-face conversations WITHOUT looking at your phone? How might technology be killing the art of a conversation (face-to-face)? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: Write a letter to Love, Death, and/or Time. What would you say if you could write something to ANY of these things? Be creative and honest. Sincere letters are the most effective. Start with -- Dear Love, Dear Death, and/or Dear Time...and go from there.
Topic #2: How might technology be killing communication skills? Are you an effective communicator? How well do you hold face-to-face conversations WITHOUT looking at your phone? How might technology be killing the art of a conversation (face-to-face)? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
11/8 Journal #13
Topic #1: Are you happy with the adult you are becoming? Are you someone people want to respect? Are you a hard worker? How do you treat members of the opposite sex? Are you surrounding yourself with people who lift you up? Are you someone who goes out of their way to help others? What areas do you still need to work on? Explain.
Topic #2: Who are you thankful for and why?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: Are you happy with the adult you are becoming? Are you someone people want to respect? Are you a hard worker? How do you treat members of the opposite sex? Are you surrounding yourself with people who lift you up? Are you someone who goes out of their way to help others? What areas do you still need to work on? Explain.
Topic #2: Who are you thankful for and why?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
11/1 Journal #12
Topic #1: What is your favorite birthday memory? How do you celebrate your birthday?
Topic #2: Reflect on the dead author project. What went well? What didn't go well? What was the most challenging aspect (WHY?) and what was the easiest part (WHY?)? What would make the project more fun? What is one thing you learned about your author that you found interesting? What is ONE positive element of this project?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: What is your favorite birthday memory? How do you celebrate your birthday?
Topic #2: Reflect on the dead author project. What went well? What didn't go well? What was the most challenging aspect (WHY?) and what was the easiest part (WHY?)? What would make the project more fun? What is one thing you learned about your author that you found interesting? What is ONE positive element of this project?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
10/25 Journal #11
Topic #1: What is your favorite Halloween costume/memory? Make sure you only write about the school appropriate costumes/memories!!!
Topic #2: Do you take responsibility for your actions? Do you complain about getting work done or is your personal drive so strong you never have to make excuses for yourself? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: What is your favorite Halloween costume/memory? Make sure you only write about the school appropriate costumes/memories!!!
Topic #2: Do you take responsibility for your actions? Do you complain about getting work done or is your personal drive so strong you never have to make excuses for yourself? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
10/18 Journal #10
Topic #1: Do you believe in ghosts and the paranormal? Have you ever encountered something paranormal? Explain.
Topic #2: Why should you avoid "burning bridges" with people? Explain using a possible, real-life example.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: Do you believe in ghosts and the paranormal? Have you ever encountered something paranormal? Explain.
Topic #2: Why should you avoid "burning bridges" with people? Explain using a possible, real-life example.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
10/4 Journal #9
Topic #1: What is your relationship like with your parents? If you could describe this relationship in ONE word what would it be and why? Explain.
Topic #2: What are your fall break plans? What are you looking forward to most during fall break? (only tell me the school appropriate things!)
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: What is your relationship like with your parents? If you could describe this relationship in ONE word what would it be and why? Explain.
Topic #2: What are your fall break plans? What are you looking forward to most during fall break? (only tell me the school appropriate things!)
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
9/27 Journal #8
Topic #1: What are your thoughts on Banned Books Week/banned books? What did you learn today that you didn't know before?
Topic #2: Monday was the first day of fall (autumn). What are your favorite fall traditions/favorite fall things?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: What are your thoughts on Banned Books Week/banned books? What did you learn today that you didn't know before?
Topic #2: Monday was the first day of fall (autumn). What are your favorite fall traditions/favorite fall things?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
9/20 Journal #7
Topic #1: You were asked to write daily (for 10 school days) to document your daily life. Based on what you wrote, what did you focus on (specifically) and why? What is the picture someone might paint of your life based on what you wrote? Why was Anne Frank's diary important? What is the importance of documentation?
Topic #2: Thoughts about different types of privilege? How can people use their privilege to help others with less or no privilege? Is it important to understand one's own privilege? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: You were asked to write daily (for 10 school days) to document your daily life. Based on what you wrote, what did you focus on (specifically) and why? What is the picture someone might paint of your life based on what you wrote? Why was Anne Frank's diary important? What is the importance of documentation?
Topic #2: Thoughts about different types of privilege? How can people use their privilege to help others with less or no privilege? Is it important to understand one's own privilege? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
9/13 Journal #6
Topic #1: Reflect on the Holocaust video shown in class this week -- what did you learn (philosophically), what were you surprised by, etc.? Explain.
Topic #2: This week marked the 18th anniversary of 9/11. What are your thoughts? Is America safe? Why or why not?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: Reflect on the Holocaust video shown in class this week -- what did you learn (philosophically), what were you surprised by, etc.? Explain.
Topic #2: This week marked the 18th anniversary of 9/11. What are your thoughts? Is America safe? Why or why not?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
9/6 Journal #5
Topic #1: Do you take responsibility for your words and actions, or do you blame others? What does this say about you? How will this help/hinder you in the future and why? Explain.
Topic #2: When was the last time you were inspired? Who or what inspired you and why? Do you place yourself in a path to be inspired often? If so, how? If not, why not?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: Do you take responsibility for your words and actions, or do you blame others? What does this say about you? How will this help/hinder you in the future and why? Explain.
Topic #2: When was the last time you were inspired? Who or what inspired you and why? Do you place yourself in a path to be inspired often? If so, how? If not, why not?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
8/30 Journal #4
Topic #1: How do you work with others? How will this behavior (whatever you display) help or hinder you in the future when working with co-workers?
Topic #2: Describe your experience with short stories this week. What has been challenging? Easy? Which short story was your favorite and why? Which story (that you started to write) would you like to finish and why?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: How do you work with others? How will this behavior (whatever you display) help or hinder you in the future when working with co-workers?
Topic #2: Describe your experience with short stories this week. What has been challenging? Easy? Which short story was your favorite and why? Which story (that you started to write) would you like to finish and why?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
8/23 Journal #3
Topic #1: Describe your work ethic? Is hard work something that happens intrinsically (naturally ingrained) for you? Based on your current work ethic, what kind of future will you have? Explain.
Topic #2: What is something you are looking forward to? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: Describe your work ethic? Is hard work something that happens intrinsically (naturally ingrained) for you? Based on your current work ethic, what kind of future will you have? Explain.
Topic #2: What is something you are looking forward to? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
8/16 Journal #2
Topic #1: What first impressions did you give off last week (to your teachers, peers, etc.)? What do your words and actions say about you? Are you respectful?
Topic #2: Is your relationship with reading what you want it to be? How will you approach reading this year? How is reading viewed in your family? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: What first impressions did you give off last week (to your teachers, peers, etc.)? What do your words and actions say about you? Are you respectful?
Topic #2: Is your relationship with reading what you want it to be? How will you approach reading this year? How is reading viewed in your family? Explain.
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
8/9 Journal #1
Topic #1: Tell me about your first week of school. What went well? What didn't go your way?
Topic #2: Tell me about your classes. Which classes appear easy, difficult, fun, etc.? Did you make any new friends this week? Did you meet anyone you would like to be friends with?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?
Topic #1: Tell me about your first week of school. What went well? What didn't go your way?
Topic #2: Tell me about your classes. Which classes appear easy, difficult, fun, etc.? Did you make any new friends this week? Did you meet anyone you would like to be friends with?
Topic #3: Free write: what is on your mind?