Journals

Journal Entries
Journals are to be kept in a Word Document, labeled for each week and saved in a Journals folder. They will be checked weekly for credit.

Journals are your own writing. I will not be checking for grammar or spelling-I just want you to write. The key is to not stop writing and just write whatever comes to mind. The prompts are just that-an idea to get you starting to write.

It is your responsibility to make up journals when you are absent. The prompts are listed below. Please free write for 5 minutes.


 * WEEK 1**

"Welcome back for a new trimester! How was your Thanksgiving break? Highlights? What goals do you have for this trimester?"
 * 11/27/17**

"What do you know about the 1920's? What stands out in your mind about the Great Depression? Would would you like to know about each time period? etc..."
 * 11/28/17**

"What was most interesting about the webquest last night? What would you like to know more about?"
 * 11/29/17**

"Which 4 corner discussion prompt was most interesting to you? Why? etc."
 * 11/30/17**

"What is your first impression of The Great Gatsby? What questions do you have from the reading?"
 * 12/1/17**


 * Week 2**

"Based on the description of chapter 3, would you like to attend one of Gatsby's parties? Why or why not? etc..."
 * 12/4/17**

"Do you think you would be friends with Gatsby based on how he acts in Chapter 4? Why or why not?"
 * 12/5/17**

"Do you think in this day and age it is ever possible to live 'off the grid'? Why or why not? Would you ever want to connect with someone from your past? Why or why not?"
 * 12/6/17**

"What surprised you about this chapter and Gatsby's past? etc"
 * 12/7/17**

"Free Prompt Friday!"
 * 12/8/17**


 * Week 3**

"[|Movie Monday]! How do you keep the true meaning of the season in your Christmas celebration?"
 * 12/11/17**

"Who, if anyone, is responsible for Gatbsy's death? If you wished for an alternative ending, what would it be and why?"
 * 12/12/17 **

"Do you think Gatsby is great or admirable? Why or why not?"
 * 12/13/17 **


 * 12/14/17 **

"Would you recommend The Great Gatsby to someone else? Why or why not?"


 * 12/15/17 **

"Free Prompt Friday!"


 * Week 4 **


 * 1/2/18 **

"Do you make New Years Resolutions? Why or why not? What excites you about starting a new year? etc..."


 * 1/3/18 **

"What was your favorite part of break? What did you enjoy? etc."

"What are the pros and cons on an online learning day? What do you prefer?"
 * 1/4/18**

"Free Prompt Friday!"
 * 1/5/18**


 * Week 5**

"What part of agreement is confusing? What is understandable? How did watching the videos go?"
 * 1/8/18**

"What's a movie that you're waiting to see? What's the latest movie you saw in theater? What's the best part about going out to see a movie? etc...)
 * 1/9/18**

"What is the most fun you've had in this class?"'
 * 1/10/18**

"What worries do you have about starting the research paper tomorrow? What are your strengths while doing research? What weaknesses?"
 * 1/11/18**

"Free Prompt Friday!!"
 * 1/12/18**


 * Week 6**

"[|Movie Monday!] Reflect on the wisdom from the famous novel, To Kill a Mockingbird"
 * 1/15/18**

"What is one interesting fact you have learned about your author? Why were you interested in picking him or her?"
 * 1/16/18**

"What is the last book that you read for fun? What did you like about it? What made you pick it out? etc..."
 * 1/17/18**

"What was one useful source in the library? What was not a useful source?"
 * 1/18/18**

"Free Prompt Friday!"
 * 1/1918**

"Do you think love at first sight or high school love can be everlasting? Why or why not?"
 * Week 7**
 * 1/22/18**

"How are you doing at this point in the research paper process? What has been easy? What has been difficult? etc..."
 * 1/23/18**

"What historical time period is most interesting to you? Why? etc..."
 * 1/24/18**

"Imagine you were at parent teacher conferences last night. What would you want your parents to know? What would you want me to know? etc..."
 * 1/25/18**

"What are some family events that you look forward to or enjoy the most? Write about your family today."
 * 1/26/18**


 * Week 8**

"Movie Monday! Free response to [|today's video]...."
 * 1/29/18**

"As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, what do you see in the value of a Catholic education? etc..."
 * 1/30/18**

"We're finally at the end of January! What's the shape of your New Year's Resolutions? What goals do you want to reset for the month of February? etc..."
 * 1/31/18**

"Reflections on Mass? What helps make Mass a good experience for you?"
 * 2/1/18**

"Free Prompt Friday! Write about anything you'd like!"
 * 2/2/18**


 * Week 9**

"Movie Monday! What do you think [|this video] shows about the nature of humans? Reactions?
 * 2/5/18**

"YAY! We finished! If you have not completed Mrs. Vadis' survey for the library, please do so first [|here]. NEXT, how do you feel with the product that you are turning in? What part of the process will you use next time there is an essay?"
 * 2/6/18 **

"Who is your best friend? How would you define your friendship? What makes a good friendship?"
 * 2/7/18 **

"What is your first impression of ranch life? What do you think was the hardest part of ranch life and being a migrant worker in the 1930's?"
 * 2/8/18 **

"Free Prompt Friday!"
 * 2/9/18 **


 * Week 10 **

"[|Movie Monday] What do you think of this project? What would you write down on a sticky note if given the opportunity? Other thoughts?"
 * 2/12/18 **

"Do you agree or disagree with George's actions at the end of the text? Why? What would you have done if you were in his place?"
 * 2/13/18**

"As we begin this Lenten season, what is your plan to grow closer to God through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving? etc..."
 * 2/14/18**

"Often times Of Mice and Men is banned in schools. Do you agree or disagree with that decision? Do you think there is value in it being taught? Why or why not?"
 * 2/15/18**

"Free Prompt Friday!"
 * 2/16/18**


 * Week 11**

"What did you find most interesting from Lorraine Hansberry's background? What about the trailer to Raisin in the Sun?"
 * 2/20/18**

"What would you define as your American Dream? ...."
 * 2/21/18**

What is your impression of the Younger family and their dreams?"
 * 2/22/18**

"If there was a sequel to The Raisin in the Sun, what do you think it would have? What do you imagine the Younger's life is like?"
 * 2/23/18**

"Last Movie Monday! What is “The American Dream” and how will you achieve it? How do the dreams of those in the video compare to yours? "[|Video]
 * Week 12**
 * 2/26/18**

"What genre (type) of literature is your favorite? Novels, short stories, plays, poetry, etc...why? What about types of novels? etc..."
 * 2/27/18**

"Last prompt in this class! What has been helpful? What has been a struggle? Overall reflections."
 * 2/28/18**