Write a paragraph (can be about anything) using as many of the "misused and confused" words as possible!
Write a story (can be about anything), and clearly mark the 6 plot elements (Exposition, Conflict, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution).
Will count as 2 journal entries!
For each picture of Joel Parés photo series, "Judging America," jot down the following:
What do you think this person does for a living?
What might some of this person's core beliefs be?
Their name + true details about them.
If you were a policy-maker, how would you combat gang violence?
Write a journal entry from Johnny's perspective when he and Pony are at the abandoned church.
Cherry Valance tells Ponyboy, “Things are rough all over.” What are some ways things have been rough on you?
Soda wanted a horse so badly he "bawled like a baby." Have you ever wanted something that badly? What was it? Did you get it?
Write your own poem in your journal section! It can rhyme if you want, but it doesn't have to.
Stuck? Choose one of the following to write about:
Transience
When night becomes day
When day becomes night
Something dreadfully sad that you experienced
Something wonderfully happy that you experienced
Some excellent food
Making eye contact with someone you have a crush on
Something else you're passionate about
What's the best genre ever? What do you like about it?