Set 3 Journal 1 Looking only at the front of the novel, what do you expect the content to be? Protagonists generally have some conflict to face. What do you suspect the conflict might involve based on the limited information you obtain from the book jacket?
Journal 2 Imagine Christopher 10 - 15 years from now. Where do you see him in his life? What will he be doing? With whom? What will a day in his life entail? Why do you see him this way?
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Journal 18 Find an epigram that you can relate to and explain it. Why do you like it? What truth does it offer and is its message good for everyone?
Journal 17 How is it possible for multiple truths to exist at one time? Explain with an example. How do you decide which truth will be yours?
Journal 15 Reflect on the trial processes. Without bias, which side performed better? Why? What is meant by proving the burden of truth? What did our trial proceedings suggest about real courtroom processes and the role of an attorney in the outcome of a case?
10/24 Journal 14 Vent day. Get it off your chest or simply reflect on how things are going for you. 10/23 Journal 13 Take this time to write a review of Oedipus Rex so far. In several sentences, cover everything up until today. What do you think will become of the main characters? Predict the final result of all of this for Thebes. Offer textual evidence to support your claims. 10/22 Journal 12 Reflect for a moment on your methods of studying with topics that are difficult for you?. What are your processes? How do you create your path? How might you currently improve what you do now? Use the last unit test to create an example you could share with others. 10/17 Journal 11 What is it about people that they are attracted to the details of accidents, bad behaviors and mistakes of others? Explain with an example to support your theory. 10/8 Journal 10 Music, rhythm and memory often go hand in hand. However, everyone has their own method for remembering and for learning something. What method works best for you? Explain your process. 10/7 Journal 9 How do you deal with discomfort or embarrassment? Think of an embarrassing thing you have experienced or seen...how did you deal with it? Explain the incident and what resulted from it for you.
10/3 Journal 8 Consider your next draft due tomorrow. What concerns do you have about it? What was most problematic about it for you? What tip would you give another to help them avoid error? Write out the MLA components of a Works Cited page. 10/2 Journal 7 Identify concerns you have about presenting information a group. Do these concerns change when you are grouped instead of solo. What is the best plan for successful implementation of this kind of process? How do you deal with your own nerves/worries? 10/1 Journal 6 What is the best body language to convey strong emotion? Does it matter what type of strong emotion is being expressed? Provide a descriptive example of a strong emotion of your choice. 9/30 Journal 5 Think of someone really close to you. What are their outstanding personality traits? What do they inspire in you? List 10 additional descriptors that you would use to describe this person to a stranger using appeals to all 5 senses. 9/26 Journal 4 You are a book editor. How would you take the material given to you by an author and draw public attention to it - regardless of the fact that you don't care for the story? (imagine the types of info you see on a book cover) 9/25 Journal 3 How do cultural experiences affect point of view? Describe an incident or an event you participated in that is a direct result of your personal beliefs/values. Then, recreate that scenario from what you would imagine as the complete opposite perspective.
9/24 Journal 2 According to Plato, an unexamined life is not worth living. What is an unexamined life? Is yours? How do you know? 9/23 Journal 1 What is courage? What is virtue? What is duty? Is there a difference between the three? Explain with examples. Is knowledge individual or universal? What are the differences?
Set 1 9/18 Journal 18 Empty your brain. Write down everything you can recall about the Ancient Middle East unit. Additionally, come up with at least one clarifying question about any of the information covered.
9/17 Journal 17 What are your best communication skills? How much does non-verbal communication influence the results? How do you know? How might one make sure they are not unduly influenced by another's remarks, actions, written messages? 9/16 Journal 16 Describe a lesson that you remember learning. What was it? Explain the circumstances. How might you embed that event in an anecdotal account that would let others see the lesson and possibly avoid that mistake for themselves?
9/11 Journal 15 911 greatly effected the world climate. What were some of those results? Why is it important to remember those events and how would you attempt to ensure those ideas are effectively communicated so the lessons are not lost? How do you keep the interest of a society for whom the event is simply history? 9/10 Journal 14 What do you consider to be the best social media methods to convey information and ideas quickly? Explain your choice with an example. 9/4 Journal 13 Represent your inner foodie. Write a love haiku about your favorite food. Word choice is limited so be selective in order to convey the desired response: to make others appreciate your choice. 9/3 Journal 12 Communication may be subtle. Your brain processes information with or without your consent. Think of a story you have seen or heard lately. Other than the obvious, what unspoken message may have been conveyed? Why is it important to be aware of these messages? 8/28 Journal 11 Find a lyric to a love song. What words or phrases make it meaningful to you? What does it convey about our current culture ? Write two additional lines carrying on that same meaning.
8/27 Journal 10 Love is a nebulous term to define. What is your definition? Do you believe everyone is capable of this emotion? Why is it always a part of human culture? 8/26 Journal 9 Choose a person you admire or a parent or a friend and explain the process you would use to get them to do you a favor.
8/21 Journal 8 We have decided that writing something down keeps it from being forgotten. Reflect on your life and culture. What things do you feel should be written down? Fully explain your choices.
8/20 Journal 7 If you had a chance to give yourself a completely new identity, what would it be and why? What smaller aspect of yourself would you realistically like to improve or change?
8/15 Journal 5 Vent. How is your first full week back going? The good, the bad? What goals will you set for yourself this semester? 8/14 Journal 4 What would be the pros and cons of a universal language? Why do you think one has not been established? What is the closest thing we have to it no? Explain your reasoning.
8/13 Journal 3 Address your volunteerism. What is your plan and how will you do it? Clearly relate to your social issue. When do you anticipate being finished?
8/12 Journal 2 Reflect on communication processes. How might our current methods be improved? Rewrite the alphabet to be more effective. What would you change and why? Journal 1 What do you know of your own family history? How was that information communicated? Do you think it necessary to be aware of the past? Explain.