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Occasionally we will write in our journal (the front of our composition notebook). Sometimes a topic is given, sometimes it is a "free write" option. Journal entries should be titled, dated, and pertain to the topic given. Entries are graded as done/not done. Points are given if the journal is current at the time of the 'journal check' and pertains to the topic given.
Occasionally we will write in our journal (the front of our composition notebook). Sometimes a topic is given, sometimes it is a "free write" option. Journal entries should be titled, dated, and pertain to the topic given. Entries are graded as done/not done. Points are given if the journal is current at the time of the 'journal check' and pertains to the topic given.
*Check below for a list of ongoing journal entries.
Thurs. 8-28-25 -- What is your new (school) year's resolution?
Fri. 8-29-25-- Free Write Friday (Write about anything! 1/2 page minimum for credit)
Fri. 9-5-25-- Free Write Friday! (Write about anything! 1/2 page minimum for credit)
Fri. 9-5-25-- "In what ways do students try to impress others in 7th grade? Why do you think they do this?"
Mon. 9-8-25-- Recall your first day of 7th grade.
Fri. 9-12-25-- Free Write Friday! (Write about anything! 1/2 page minimum for credit)
Fri. 9-19-25- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like. (1/2 page minimum for credit)
Mon. 9-22-25-- It's Fall, Ya'll! 1. What are some fun things you do in the fall? 2. Do you have any fall traditions? 3. If not, would you like to make some fall traditions?
Thurs. 10-2-25-- How do you study/prepare for tests?
Fri. 10-3-25-- Free Write Friday! (Write about anything! 1/2 page minimum for credit)
Fri. 10-10-25-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like. (1/2 page minimum for credit)
Wed. 10-15-25-- What do you expect from a scary story?
Thurs. 10-16-25-- How is your new school year's resolution going?
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Wed. 11-5-25-- What are your goals for 2nd quarter? (school related)
Fri. 11-14-25-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like. (1/2 page minimum for credit)
Fri. 11-21-25--Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like. (1/2 page minimum for credit)
Tues. 11-25-25-- What does it mean to have an attitude of gratitude?
Mon. 12-1-25-- Happy New (Liturgical) Year! What are your plans for Advent?
Fri. 12-5-25-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like! (1/2 page minimum for credit)
Fri. 12-12-25-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like! (1/2 page minimum for credit)
Mon. 12-15-25-- Can people change?
Mon. 1-5-26-- "What did you DO over break?" (intro to our VERBS unit)
Tues. 1-6-26-- Epiphany-- What gift(s) would you bring the baby Jesus? (Think outside the manger!)
Fri. 1-9-26-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like! (1/2 page minimum for credit)
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Thurs. 1-29-26-- How is your school year going so far? (1/2 way through the year) 1. academically 2. spiritually 3. socially
Tues. 2-17-26-- How was camp? (Favorite part? Least favorite part? Most memorable moment?!)
Wed. 2-18-26-- What is your Lenten plan?
Fri. 2-20-26-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like! (1/2 page minimum for credit)
****** Quick Journal Check in class****** Credit given for a current journal.
Fri. 2-27-26-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like! (1/2 page minimum for credit)
Wed. 3-4-26-- What might my life be like in twenty years?
Fri. 3-13-26-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like! (1/2 page minimum for credit)
Wed. 3-18-26-- What is a motive for change?
Fri. 3-27-26-- Homework: What is your opinion on it? Should/shouldn't it be given? Why?/Why not?
Mon. 3-30-26-- 'Should state college be free to attend for in-state residents? Why/why not?
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Fri. 4-17-26-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like! (1/2 page minimum for credit)
Fri. 5-15-26-- Free Write Friday! Write about anything you'd like. (1/2 page minimum for credit)
The reader/writer notebook is in the back of the composition notebook separate from our classroom notebook. This is ongoing work. Topics are given, and a table of contents is kept for this notebook. Points are given for keeping the notebook current at the time of the 'reader/writer notebook check' including the table of contents.
The reader/writer notebook is in the back of the composition notebook separate from our classroom notebook. This is ongoing work. Topics are given, and a table of contents is kept for this notebook. Points are given for keeping the notebook current at the time of the 'reader/writer notebook check' including the table of contents.
*Check this page for a list of ongoing reader/writer notebook entries.
I am (a).... Draw a HUGE capital I on the page and fill it in with words (nouns/adjectives) that tell about you.
Reader/Writer notebook: It's not fair that.....
THANK YOU! (Fill the page with people/things you'd like to thank!)
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THANKFUL THOUGHTS! (With Thanksgiving coming up, write about what you are thankful for.)
Christmas Traditions! (Fill the page with Christmas traditions you have or would like to start!)
I have always wondered..... (What are some things you've always wondered about?)
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Three word phrases/clauses from the book I'm reading!
Love-ly Thoughts! (What/Whom do you love?)
Heart Map (What affects your heart? Good/bad)
SCARS Draw a person on the page and fill it with things that have given you literal and figurative SCARS.
My Last Seven Words to Christ! (What might you say to Jesus... in exactly 7 words... if you could speak to him?)
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Happy Earth Day! Write a love letter to the earth. (2 paragraphs with at least 3 sentences in each)
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