English 11 AND 10 Journal Entries

English 11

Journal Entry #1- July 16, 2012

How has your summer been going so far? What have you done since the school year ended? How bummed or excited are you about these last three weeks of summer school? (1-3 PARAGRAPHS)

What would you love to see happen in this class academically? What do you think would be fun to do? (1 PARAGRAPH)

2 PARAGRAPH MINIMUM 

Journal Entry #2- July 17, 2012

Option 1: How do you express yourself artistically? Do you consider yourself a creative person? Why or why not? Do you think that it is important to be creative? Explain what areas you think it might be helpful to have this quality.

Option 2: List 2 songs that represent how your day is going , along with a color. Explain why you chose them AND why you are feeling that way.

Journal Entry #3- July 18, 2012

·       When you look in the mirror, what good things do you see? Write at least 4 things and explain your answer.

·       What things would you change?  

Journal Entry #4- July 19, 2012

“What I treasure most in life is being able to dream. During my most difficult moments and complex situations I have been able to dream of a more beautiful future.” 

Do you agree or relate with the quote above? Explain you answer.

What do you dream about? Explain why these dreams are important to you? 

Journal Entry #5- July 20, 2012

Tell me about your opinion on the occurrence of the Colorado shooting.

Option #1:How does this incident affect your thoughts in regards to other everyday routines or things that you do? Does it?

Option #2: Does this make you think differently about gun control? Should there be stricter rules regarding guns? 

Journal Entry #6- July 24, 2012

If you could have a perfect significant other, what would they be like? Please be detailed. Consider writing a paragraph for each section you choose to focus on. (appearance, personality, success, intelligence, etc.)

Journal Entry #7- July 25, 2012

“I’ve learned that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, it doesn’t meant that they don’t love you with all they have.”

Tell me what the quote means by summarizing it. Then, tell me if you agree or disagree and give an example of how this applies to you or someone you know. 

Journal Entry #8- July 26, 2012

What do you think it means to be smart? Is there a difference between being smart and being intelligent?

Do you consider yourself smart or intelligent or both? Where do you get these ideas from? What evidence do you have that supports your opinion about your intelligence or smartness?  Who do you think has helped shape this perception that you have of yourself?

Journal Entry #9- July 27, 2012

When you think back over all the birthdays that you have celebrated, are there a few that stand out in your memory? Why? Describe them in detail.

Now, if you could plan your perfect birthday, what would you do? Who would you spend it with? Where would you go? 

Journal Entry #10- July 31, 2012

What is your opinion regarding the perception that society has on Foster kids? First tell me what you have heard people say about this group of people. Then, tell me what your opinion is regarding those perceptions.

Tell me if it is a source of shame or anger when you tell people that you are in foster care? Do you think it might be an issue in your future?

Do you embrace your “foster kidness” or do you feel that it is just a circumstance that you are enduring?

English 10

Journal Entry #1- July 16, 2012

Think back to the beginning of your sophomore year. Describe the following things: Your living situation, the school you attended, your 2 bestest friends, the classes you took and which were your favorite ones (explain why).

Then tell me how you think you have changed and how has this been beneficial or detrimental. How do you think Ms. Ramirez would have interacted with you when you were a sophomore.

Journal Entry #2- July 17, 2012

If you could be part of a music group what genre would it be? What would your group’s name be? What instrument would you play? Etc.. Explain your answer.

Describe what your life might be like if you were in this group. What messages would you like your music to convey to the world?

Would you have a steady boyfriend/girlfriend fiancé? Would you travel anywhere or try to schedule your gigs only some months out of the year? Would you be the quiet mysterious type or the extrovert on stage?  

Journal Entry #3- July 18, 2012

Do you usually say what you really feel or what you believe people want to hear? Why? What do you think has caused you to behave this way?

Give me 2 examples to support your answer. 

Journal Entry #4- July 19, 2012

“Anger is a powerful energy. We don’t need to suppress or get over our anger, we need to channel it into making change for the greater good. We need to make sure that we don’t run our anger in on ourselves or our loved ones, but focus it on removing obstacles, and making things happen.”  - Ed Roberts

Paraphrase this quote and tell me whether you agree with it and how it relates to you or someone you know.   

Journal Entry #5- July 20, 2012

What is your opinion on psychological therapy? Do you find that it is helpful for you? What techniques do you use in order to cope with mental disturbances or emotions (anger, sadness, anxiety, etc)? What do you think is required in a therapist for it to be effective?

If you have never been in therapy, why haven’t you? What has kept you from going to therapy? What do you think keeps people from going to therapy?

Journal Entry #6- July 23, 2012

What obstacles have you overcome in life? Name at least 2 obstacles. Describe them in detail. Include the who, what, where, when of the situations.  

How did you manage to overcome them? What factors were helpful in overcoming these obstacles?  Why was it crucial for you to overcome these obstacles? What did you gain from these experiences?  

Journal Entry #7- July 24, 2012

Describe the most influential (made a difference or changed you in some way) person in your life and explain why they are so important in your life. Who are they? How did you meet them? Why do you think you let them be so influential? 

Who do you think you influence the most? Who do you think would be likely to call you their biggest influence? Why do you think that are you influential to them? 

Journal Entry #8- July 25^th, 2012  

There are some people that claim that Peer Pressure does not actually exist since every person has the capability to make choices.  Do you agree or disagree with this? Explain your answer. Give two examples that support your opinion.

What do you think you could do as a parent to combat the effects of this so-called peer pressure? What did your parent/guardians/family do to combat the effects of peer influence? If they did nothing, why do you think they didn’t?

Journal Entry #9- July 27^th, 2012  

What career do you intend to have when you grow up? What do you need to do to obtain that career? Do you have to go to college, trade school, know the right people, have talent? Tell me everything you know about obtaining this job.

 If you could have the perfect job, what job would it be? Why would this be your perfect job? Give plenty of details.

On another note, what job occupation do you think you would be great at? Why do you think you would be so good at it?

Journal Entry #10- July 30^th, 2012  

What are you most looking forward to in your senior year? What goals do you have for your upcoming year? Consider academic, personal, career goals.

What reservations or anxiety do you have about leaving SPA? What do you think will be the hardest part about being outside of SPA? Where do you plan to live? Who will your friends be? What will be your source of income?