Journals Prompts
Term 4
#4.1 – Continuous Writing Speech
#4.2 – Continuous Writing Letter to a friend
#4.3 – Write the diary of a main character
Journal 4.4
Is there a central theme to the story? If so what is it? If no why do you think the author did this? What evidence from the text supports your analysis? How do the characters and setting enhance the story? What would a different location for the setting do to change the story?
Journal 4.5
What 2 elements we have discussed in class (Setting, Characters, Plot) transfer best into the film version of The Quiet Man? Why do you think that is?
How would you have adapted or changed the short story version to make it more accessible for a new generation?
Journal 4.6 Poetry Month
Response to Poetry/Poem
Do you like this poem? Why or why not? What do you already know about poetry? Do you read poetry? Why do you like or dislike poetry?
Journal 4.7
(10 min)
Poetry Brainstorm
Full page of ideas that you would like to write about.
Journal 4.8 (Last Class)
Write down some insights from your personal reading. What does the author do that could influence your own writing? Are there any quotes that stood out to them during reading? If you have a hard time answering these question, why do they like the book you are reading so much? What made you start reading this book?
Journal 4.9
What is the relationship of the writer to tradition?
Focus on an especially strong passage in Paradise Lost. What devices – word choice, rhythms, characterization, description – help Milton re-invent the story of the fallen angels? In your response, use at least two of these Essential Question words: invent, innovation, tradition.
Journal 4.10
Supernatural or Supernormal
Quote from Richard Matheson
Term 3
#3.1 – Term Evaluation
#3.2 – Mental Illness – Video from counselors is mental illness an issue at WHS?
#3.3 – F. Scott Fitzgerald – Video and Benjamin Button Trailer
#3.4 – The Open Window questions from the purple text book
#3.5 – Why is a thesis important? How does a strong thesis effect your paper and writing?
#3.6 – What are you passionate about? Where do you spend the majority of your time? What drives you to succeed in this activity? Create a top 10 list on activities you are involved in and passionate about.
#3.7 – Grit video Why is Grit important to you? How does this concept help you inside and outside of the classroom?
#3.8 – Poem of the day Groundhog Day
#3.9 – Do high schools need poetry? Why or why not?
#3.10 – Cell Phone Policy
Are they good for class or are they taking too much away from learning in the classroom?
(Must answer each aspect of the journal for full credit Should be more than a half page.)
Example – No cell phones in class. You must be warned 3 times before the teacher can take away your phone. When the class is not working on something you are able to play games on your phone.
Why? Why would this policy be the best?
Make an argument for your point of view. Make sure to have at least 3 reasons that support your position on this issue.
#4.1 – Continuous Writing Speech
#4.2 – Continuous Writing Letter to a friend
#4.3 – Write the diary of a main character
Journal 4.4
Is there a central theme to the story? If so what is it? If no why do you think the author did this? What evidence from the text supports your analysis? How do the characters and setting enhance the story? What would a different location for the setting do to change the story?
Journal 4.5
What 2 elements we have discussed in class (Setting, Characters, Plot) transfer best into the film version of The Quiet Man? Why do you think that is?
How would you have adapted or changed the short story version to make it more accessible for a new generation?
Journal 4.6 Poetry Month
Response to Poetry/Poem
Do you like this poem? Why or why not? What do you already know about poetry? Do you read poetry? Why do you like or dislike poetry?
Journal 4.7
(10 min)
Poetry Brainstorm
Full page of ideas that you would like to write about.
Journal 4.8 (Last Class)
Write down some insights from your personal reading. What does the author do that could influence your own writing? Are there any quotes that stood out to them during reading? If you have a hard time answering these question, why do they like the book you are reading so much? What made you start reading this book?
Journal 4.9
What is the relationship of the writer to tradition?
Focus on an especially strong passage in Paradise Lost. What devices – word choice, rhythms, characterization, description – help Milton re-invent the story of the fallen angels? In your response, use at least two of these Essential Question words: invent, innovation, tradition.
Journal 4.10
Supernatural or Supernormal
Quote from Richard Matheson
Term 3
#3.1 – Term Evaluation
#3.2 – Mental Illness – Video from counselors is mental illness an issue at WHS?
#3.3 – F. Scott Fitzgerald – Video and Benjamin Button Trailer
#3.4 – The Open Window questions from the purple text book
#3.5 – Why is a thesis important? How does a strong thesis effect your paper and writing?
#3.6 – What are you passionate about? Where do you spend the majority of your time? What drives you to succeed in this activity? Create a top 10 list on activities you are involved in and passionate about.
#3.7 – Grit video Why is Grit important to you? How does this concept help you inside and outside of the classroom?
#3.8 – Poem of the day Groundhog Day
#3.9 – Do high schools need poetry? Why or why not?
#3.10 – Cell Phone Policy
Are they good for class or are they taking too much away from learning in the classroom?
(Must answer each aspect of the journal for full credit Should be more than a half page.)
Example – No cell phones in class. You must be warned 3 times before the teacher can take away your phone. When the class is not working on something you are able to play games on your phone.
Why? Why would this policy be the best?
Make an argument for your point of view. Make sure to have at least 3 reasons that support your position on this issue.
Makeup Journals
1 - Describe your favorite photograph
2 - Have you ever cheated on a school homework assignment or a test? Do you still regret it today?
3 - Imagine your life is now a best-selling book. Write the summary for the back cover.
4 - What is something you deserve but do not currently have?
5 - Write your own eulogy.
6 - Describe one summer adventure from your childhood.
7 - Is there one of the arts that you just do not understand? Which one? Why do you feel the way you do?
8 - Do you like horror stories? What is the best one you have heard? Or scene Movie/TV?
9 - If you had to do it all over again, how would you reinvent your life? Yourself or your social media persona?
10 - Write about your first day at your current job? What do you do? How did you get the job? What would your dream job be?
8/31/16 #1 - What are the 5 most difficult obstacles to learning? Why are these things a problems for you (Be specific)? Select 3 of the 5 obstacles: How can you overcome these disruptions to your learning?
9/2/16 #2 - Brainstorm your favorite things and the things you hate. Write about things you are passionate about. Make sure to come up with a list 10+ for love and hate. At the conclusion of the journal select your top 5 from both lists.
9/7/16 #3 - Fear -
- Journal #3 “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
- FEAR noun. an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.
- What fears do you have? Why are these fears? Have they always been things that you fear? On a scale of 1-10 where does this fear rank?
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9/19/16 #7 - How much different is Junior High or Middle School from High School? What are the relevant differences that you see in both schools? How has the transition to high school for you specifically? Do you miss your old school or are you happy you have moved on? What do you think could have helped prepare you more for this transition?
Make-up Journal Entries
1- What is your favorite way to spend a lazy day?
2- Have you ever spoken up when you saw something going on that was wrong? Were you scared? What ended up happening?
3- What is your favorite work of art? What do you love about it?
4- Write a diary entry 10 years into the future.
5- Give your city (or town or region) a new name that reflects what type of place it is, and explain why you chose that name.
6- Write about something presently in you life that makes everything "worth it."
7- You are the wind's interpreter. What is it saying? Focus on the environment and nature. What would be said?
8- Name one thing you have lied to yourself about. Why did you do this? What was the eventual outcome?
9- What did you get into trouble for the most when you were a kid?
10- Do you prefer taking risks or having a safety net? Why?