Monday-Thursday:  see above

Friday Journal topic:  Reading Response

Monday-Thursday:  see above

Friday Journal topic: Write about what you consider to be an ideal day as far as the weather is concerned.  If you had your choice, where would you go and what would you do to enjoy this ideal day?

Monday-Thursday: see above

Friday Journal topic: Discuss John Glenn and his circling of the earth 3 times in 1962.  John Glenn's space flight in 1962 was a very courageous act for that time. Write a paragraph or two about courage. Tell about something that you have done that you consider courageous. Or describe something courageous that you know someone has done.

Monday-Thursday: see above

Friday: 10th Grade Writing test practice & discuss the Brothers Grimm

Journal topic: Describe the plot of your favorite fairy tale or story.  Write as if you were a newspaper or television reporter.  Remember that reporters are supposed to answer the questions "Who, what, when where, why?"

Monday-Thursday: see above

Friday: !0th Grade Writing Test

Journal topic: What do you think makes a good teacher?  What are the qualities the good teachers in your life have shared? Take a moment and define a good teacher, then write an essay in which you present your definition and give examples.

Monday-Thursday: see above

Friday Journal topic: What are you expert at fixing? Can you patch a flat bicycle tire? Can you repair a torn hem or a loose button?  Can you glue broken pottery?  Select a repair job you know how to do well enough to explain to someone else.

Write a clear and concise set of instructions for this job.

Monday-Thursday: see above

Friday Journal topic: Design a book cover.  Choose a favorite book and design the cover so that it will appeal to someone considering reading the book.

Monday-Thursday: see above

Friday journal topic: What are some of the biggest health problems in the world today? How are you and your family affected by these problems?

Monday-Thursday: see above

Friday Journal Topic: To meditate means to think deeply, to contemplate in one's mind, to ponder or reflect.  Meditating is different from daydreaming.  Its purpose is usually personal growth and solemn reflection on oneself.  Do you ever meditate?  What kinds of things do you reflect upon?  If you don't meditate, why do you think some people do?  What would be some good things to think deeply about?

Monday-Thursday: see above    

Friday journal topic: Discussion of William Shakespeare.  Which would you rather do...write a play, watch a play, or act in a play.  give reasons for your answer.                        

Monday-Thursday: see above

Friday journal topic: Think of all the adventures you have heard about, read about, or seen movies about. (The Titanic,  A trek across Antarctica. The first moon landing?  Now pick one you wish you had gone on.  Tell why you would have liked to be a part of that adventure.

Monday-Thursday: see above

Friday journal topic: A lot of people get ready for spring by planting flowers, fertilizing the yard, or doing some spring cleaning. What is your family's way of getting ready for spring?  What do you do to help?