Friday, 12/14/07

Journal Day

Today you have the option of writing a journal on the following prompt:

List 7 remarkable experiences that have happened in your life. Next, write about each one.

Or

Complete a TWO page free-writing journal

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Journal Day
November 6, 2007

(You will have to complete your journal on a separate sheet of paper. Your notebooks are being graded.)

Write a journal entry using the following prompt:

Write about a person who has made a difference in your life. (Discuss this person, Describe what is special about them, and tell how they have made a difference in your life)

OR

Write two pages on the topic of your choice

1.4.11D Maintain a written record of activities, course work

Journal Day

Today is Friday and that means it is Journal Day.

The first thing we will be doing today is discussing 2 news articles. Take five minutes to read the 2 links and we will discuss them briefly as a class.

Germy Playgrounds

Squirrel Attacks Boy

You will have the remainder of the period to write in your journals about the following prompt:

You were given unlimited funding to go on a one week vacation and the ability to take one other person with you on this trip.
1. Who would you take with you?
2. Where would you go? (You may make multiple stops, but remember you only have 7 days.)
3. What would you do when you got there?

Do not forget that you need to fill at least two pages in your journal by the end of class and keep it clean. No racy topics, drugs, alcohol, etc.

Have fun!



Academic Content Standards:

1.5.11A Write with a sharp, distinct focus
1.5.11 B Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic