8/12/10 Journal Topic: List 10 adjectives to describe yourself and explain why you have chosen those words in at least 5 complete sentences. Ex: happy, loyal, fun

8/13/10 Write a ½ page (min) response using the following prompt: The best book I ever read….. Ex: The best book I ever read was The Hunger Games. This book had everything. It had action…..

8/16/10 Journal Topic: Can the truth change? Why or why not? (½ pg min)

8/16/10 Is there a difference between reality and truth? Why or why not? (1/2 pg min)

8/18/10 Where would you set a scary story? In two paragraphs or more describe the setting in detail.

8/19/10 Montresor acts as both a victim and a judge in this story. Do you think Montresor sees the truth and acts appropriately? Explain.

8/19/10 Write a ten or twelve sentence story in which each event causes the next event. Start your story with this sentence: The bike messenger swerved to avoid the barking dog, causing the pickup truck behind him to screech to a halt.

8/20/10 Using 5 vocabulary words write a ½ page story about any topic. Be sure you are using the words correctly.

8/23/10 List and define the 5 plot elements discussed last week. Ex: Exposition-

8/24/10 Is conflict necessary? Explain. (1/2 min)

8/25/10 Commas can be used after introductory words or phrases. For example: Before diving into the pool, Sam adjusted her goggles. Write four sentences that use commas that way. Since While After Even though

8/26/10 When two sentences are joined with and, for, or, or not commas are often used to separate those two sentences: Ex: Cherry wanted to see an action movie, but her boyfriend insisted on seeing the latest romantic comedy. Write 4 sentences that use commas this way.

8/30/10 Irony is when the outcome of events are opposite to what was, or might have been, expected. Write an example of an ironic happening. Man won a million dollars and then died the next day.

8/30/10 The Most Dangerous Game is about hunting. What is your opinion about hunting? Should people be allowed to kill animals as sport? Explain.

8/31/10 What is a hero? What adjectives describe a hero? Who is a hero in our society today? Why?

9/1/10 Write a two paragraph story that could end with this sentence: So the moral is, be careful what you wish for.

9/2/10 If I were a crayon….Describe a day in the life of a crayon. (1-2 paragraphs)

9/3/10 Describe what happened in the first chapter of To Kill a Mockingbird. Who are the characters? What were they doing?

9/3/10 Practice your character development. Write a 1-2 paragraph mini-biography about a character you would use in a story. Include background info, physical description, and a few interesting details.

9/7/10 In chapters 2 and 3, Scout begins her public school career. What were your "first days" of school like? Think about your earliest school experiences and how they compare to Scout's.

9/7/10 Make a list of restaurants you like and dislike and explain why you like or dislike them.

9/8/10 The children's view of Atticus changes from the beginning to the end of Chapter 10. Why does this happen? Think about your views of your own parents; has your perspective ever changed? Why?

9/8/10 What is an autobiography? Write 1-2 paragraphs to your autobiography.

9/9/10 Note how Mrs. Dubose is described in Chapter 11. How does the children’s perspective on her change? What lesson do they learn? Have you ever learned a similar lesson?

9/9/10 What events can suddenly change a person’s life?

9/10/10 In Chapter 14 Dill returns. Why does he come back? What do we learn about his family? How is his father different from Atticus? What do you think is Dill’s purpose in this novel?

9/10/10 How have you reacted when faced with danger, whether to you or someone else?