Journals

= = =Journal Entries: Intro to Lit=

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** **3/8/18** "Welcome to a new trimester! What are you looking forward to? What are you nervous about? What questions do you have before beginning this trimester?"

"What usually comes to mind when you think of Science Fiction? What do you think are some of the defining characteristics of Science Fiction or Fantasy as genres? etc..."
 * 3/9/18 **

"[|Movie Monday]! Thoughts on this concept? What do you think about a learning environment like this?"
 * Week 2 **
 * 3/12/18 **

"Why do you think Science Fiction is appealing to so many people? What is it about an alternative reality or world that captivates an audience? etc..."
 * 3/13/18 **

"What is your first impression of Fahrenheit 451? When in the future do you think this story takes place?"
 * 3/14/18 **

"How did your first section of reading go? What was easy about it? What was difficult about it? What helps you with reading comprehension? What distracts you while you read?"
 * 3/15/18 **

"Free Prompt Friday! Write about anything you'd like."
 * 3/16/18**

"Movie Monday! Reflections on this use of technology and the world around us, especially as we read Fahrenheit 451? etc..."
 * Week 3**
 * 3/19/18**

"What, to you, is the scariest thing on the Earth? Why? You can pick something physical or mental."
 * 3/20/18**

"Were you surprised about how part 2 ended of F451? Why or why not? etc..."
 * 3/21/18**

"What did you think of the novel? What is your overall impression or reaction? What stands out o you about it? etc..."
 * 3/22/18**

"Free Prompt Friday! Write about anything you'd like."
 * 3/23/18**


 * Week 4**

3/26/18 "[|Movie Monday!] What are you thoughts on this relationship? Do you think you would ever find yourself in a situation like this? Why or why not?"

"Oftentimes Fahrenheit 451 is banned from schools. Why do you think? What are your thoughts on this banning? Do you think it is a novel that is worth teaching? Why or why not?"
 * 3/27/18**

"What allusion did you find most interesting in your project? Why? What literary, historical, biblical, or mythological allusions do you make reference to in your life? etc..."
 * 3/28/18**

"What are your plans for the Easter weekend? What are you looking forward to over spring break?"
 * 3/29/18**


 * Week 5**

"Movie Monday! Thoughts on [|this video]? What do you imagine yourself doing in retirement (years and years from now)?"
 * 4/9/18**

"What was your impression of the practice ACT yesterday? How did you do? Was your score surprising to you? What was good, what was a struggle? etc"
 * 4/11/18**

"We finally have some nice weather! What are some of your favorite activities to do outside once it's nice out? etc..."
 * 4/12/18**

"What were your thoughts on the nonfiction selections? Was there something that surprised you about the selections? etc.."
 * 4/13/18**


 * Week 6**

"Movie Monday: Reactions and thoughts on[| this video] and opportunity?"
 * 4/16/18**

"What is your 'go to' strategy for winning arguments? Do you like to argue? Over what and with whom?"
 * 4/17/18**

"What are your thoughts on our assembly this morning? etc..."
 * 4/18/18**

"What do you typically struggle with when writing essays? What is an easy aspect of writing essays for you? In general, how many/what types of essays have you written so far in this freshman year of high school? etc..."
 * 4/19/18**

"Free prompt Friday!"
 * 4/20/18**


 * Week 7**

"Movie Monday! Reactions to this couple and their lives?"
 * 4/23/18**

"If a movie was made of your life, who would play you and would you want to watch it? Why? etc..."
 * 4/24/18**

"What is the hardest part about having computers in the classroom? What's the easiest or most helpful part? etc..."
 * 4/25/18**

"Now that we're half way through the trimester, what are you goals for the rest of the year? What were they at the beginning of the year and how have they been shaping up? etc..."
 * 4/26/18**

"Do you like mysteries? Why or why not? Do you enjoy trying to figure out puzzles? Do you think there is such a thing as a perfect murder (one that cannot be solved)?"
 * 4/27/18**

"[|Movie Monday!] What do you think of this special needs class? What sort of exposure do you have to those with different needs?"
 * Week 8**
 * 4/30/18**

"What concerns do you have about starting a research paper? What sort of research have you done at this point in school? etc..."
 * 5/1/18**

"What do you think of Murder on the Orient Express so far? What questions do you have? What observations have you made? etc..."
 * 5/2/18**

"How often do you use your library? Do you think libraries are an important part of our digital society? How? etc..."
 * 5/3/18**

"Free Prompt Friday! Write about anything you'd like."
 * 5/4/18**


 * Week 9**

"[|Movie Monday]! As we approach Mother's Day, reflect on your relationship with your mom...what do you think about it now? What do you hope for it to become? etc..."
 * 5/7/18**

"Do you have a favorite part of mythology? Movies or books from mythology that interest you? What parts and why?"
 * 5/8/18 **

"What do you think you would do if you were Hercule Poirot in The Murder on the Orient Express? Do you think you would have the same cool and calm approach? What do you think of his approach to now sit back and think? etc..."
 * 5/9/18 **

"What do you think is the most valuable lesson you've learned this freshman year? It does not have to be academic. What expectations from the beginning of the year were fulfilled? What totally caught you off guard? Etc..."
 * 5/10/18 **

"Free Prompt Friday!"
 * 5/11/18**


 * Week 10**


 * 5/14/18**

"Movie Monday! How would you describe the relationship/bond between the two brothers in the video? What are your overall thoughts/reaction to this video?”
"Are you surprised by the conclusion of Murder on the Orient Express? Why or why not? (and not because you've read it before or seen the movie-reflect on the first time you found out the answer). Did you ever suspect that was the conclusion? (Again, without knowing the ending). etc..."
 * 5/15/18**

"What questions do you have on your mythology project? What sort of presentations have you had to do in class freshman year? Do you enjoy giving presentations in class? etc..."
 * 5/16/18**

"After reading Murder on the Orient Express, do you think you would read another Agatha Christie novel? Why or why not?"
 * 5/17/18**

"Seniors' last day! What do you imagine your last day will be like? What was your last day of 8th grade like? Reflect back on that last day of 8th grade and the end here of freshman year."
 * 5/18/18**


 * Week 11**

"Last [|Movie Monday]! Thoughts on Kid President?"
 * 5/21/18**

"Will you have a job this summer? At what age do you think teenagers should get a job? What types of jobs are good for teenagers? etc..."
 * 5/22/18 **

"What's the hardest part about being a teenager in today's society? Do you think being a teenager was easier 50 years ago? Why or why not?"
 * 5/23/18 **

"Do you think the driving age should be lowered to 15? Why or why not?"
 * 5/24/18**

"What sort of awards would you hope to receive senior year? Why? etc..."
 * 5/25/18**


 * Week 12**

"What does Memorial Day mean to you? Reflect and write on the reason for Memorial Day etc..."
 * 5/29/18**

"Last day! How do you feel going into finals this time versus Fall Trimester? Reflect on your first year. What are your expectations for next year?"
 * 5/30/18**