In 7th grade English, we will write a journal entry at least once per week.
Most of the time, the students will be given a period of time in class to
write the entry (usually 15 minutes), and will be given a topic to write
about.
At the end of each grading period, I will collect the journals.
The purpose of journal-writing is for the student to write as much as
possible in the time given. The parameters of the journal entry are:
*Write the date.
*Write the topic.
*Use blue or black pen.
*Use both sides of the page.
*If you need help getting started on the topic, you may draw for up to 3
minutes.
*At the very minimum, write one whole page
1st Quarter Entries
(There are 8 entries for this quarter. Journals will be collected between
October 28-30.)
10/28/09 Topic: What is your family's favorite food to make at home? Describe
why you like it, what the recipe is, and the steps to prepare it.
10/21/09 Topic: Someone you admire. Write an essay about someone you admire.
This should either be about someone you know well or a historical figure,
living or dead. Tell how you feel about this person, what qualities you
admire, and how you might like your life to be more like his/hers.
MEA Break Topic: Your choice
10/14/09 Topic: Describe your first attempt at something.
10/7/09 Topic: Your choice
9/30/09 Topic: Write a letter to a friend telling about something you did
recently.
9/23/09 Topic: What are you really good at doing?
9/16/09 Topic: Strengths and challenges so far this school year. What will
you continue to do that is working? What do you need to change or improve?
