Monthly Archives: May 2013

Journals 26-30

J26- Describe your weekend using at least four vocabulary words. J27- What makes a good couple? Is compatibility important? J28- Doe running away from problems ever work? Why do people do this? J29- Discuss some traits that a future partner … Continue reading

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Journals 30-34

J30- Write about your dream summer vacation. J31- (1st period-Richard):  You are swimming in the ocean and feel something rub up against your foot in the water… (2nd period-TJ): You’re walking home from school when… (3rd period-Rachel): Discuss your thoughts … Continue reading

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Journals 22-26

J22- Discuss a time in your life when you’ve felt a lot of pressure to “prove” yourself. J23- Write about your first true childhood friend. J24- How do you feel about ghost stories? Ghosts? The supernatural? J25- Write about something … Continue reading

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Journals 22-26

J22- React to quote: “The only way to deal with something deadly serious is to treat it a little lightly.” J23- Do you ever find yourself following a crowd? Is saying “no” hard for you? J24- React to quote: “Maybe … Continue reading

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Journals 21-25

J21- What has the power to heal? 2 lists (physical/emotional) J22- Create a picture in your mind. Now describe it in detail. J23- Think of a favorite character from a book. What do you like about that character? Dislike? J24- What … Continue reading

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Spelling 21

Spelling 21- 8th grade 1. absorption 2. accompaniment 3. accomplice 4. unusual 5. altercation 6. ambassador 7. ambiguous 8. agriculture 9. specific 10. apparatus 11. approximately 12. prisoner 13. authentic 14. authenticate 15. auxiliary Honors~ 16. benevolent 17. blasphemous 18. … Continue reading

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Journals 17- 21

J17- Why do victims so often feel guilt and shame? J18- Why do people tend to see/believe negative things about themselves instead of positive? J19- Write about something you connected with in ch. 13-17. J20- Do you have a sibling … Continue reading

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Journals 17-21

J17- How important is individuality? Why? J18- How would  the world be different if we were all the same? J19- What do you with others knew about you/your personality? J20- Do you ever feel like you’re not being the person … Continue reading

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7th grade Creative Writing Class Haikus

  1st period: Apple Pie The crust smells so sweet, And it bubbles as it bakes. It melts in my mouth.   2nd period: Unicorns With a silk-like mane Flying through the sky with ease. So magnificent!   3rd period: … Continue reading

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Journals 25-29

J25- If you were to create a video game perfect for your personal interests and skills, what would it be like? J26- In eight frames, illustrate your video game. (…like a cartoon.) J27-Write a conversation you had with your favorite … Continue reading

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