MARKING PERIOD 2
Reading Response Journal Entries:
#1 11/16/09 Have you ever been misunderstood or left out? Explain what
happened and how you felt.
#2 11/17/09 Describe a time when you have either committed prejudice or
been a victim of prejudice. What was the situation? Who was involved? Looking
back on it, what would you have done differently?
#3 11/18/09 Describe a time when either committed an act of prejudice or
have been the victim of prejudice. What was the situation? Who was involved?
Looking back on it, what would you have done differently?
#4 11/19/09 Using rich, vivid details describe a scene from Frankenstein.
Be sure to include what is happening, where it is happening, and what the
characters are saying.
#5 11/20/09 In terms of Science, just because we can do something, should
we? Why or why not? Use Frankenstein, the Jurassic Park clip, and the Giant
Panda cloning controversy to support your opinion.
#6 11/23/09 Think about how you will begin your paragraph to describe your
"Frankenstein" scene. Write ONLY the introduction in your journal.
#7 11/24/09 What does a play presented on stage need to be effective and
successful?
#8 12/01/09 What is the purpose of a book club?
#9 12/02/09 Generate a list of behaviors you might expect both within your
literature circle group and while reading independently.
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WRITER'S NOTEBOOK
#1 11/17/09 What do you enjoy about reading or writing poetry?
#2 11/18/09 a) What do you know about the day you were born? Describe
any family stories told about this day.
b) What advice or words of encouragement has someone in your family given you?
How did this advice help you? Is this advice you would pass onto your
children? Why or why not?
#3 11/19/09 How can writing poetry help us share important beliefs that
will help others understand us better?
#4 11/20/09 Take out your "Where I'm From" poem. Read it over. What are
you most proud of?
#5 11/30/09 Why are quotes important or meaningful in our lives? Where do
you think people see/hear them the most?