1. Unit 1 Looking Ahead Journal Topic 01/09/17
Read each question. Think and then choose the best answer for each question and briefly explain your choice. Remember to restate the question in your answer; do not write the question then the answer.
Love births restrictions or creates new life?
The past gives new directions or create anchors?
Decisions should be selfishly made or cautiously made with others in mind?
Responsibility should only be self gathered or can be endowed to you by others?

2. Unit 1 Looking Ahead Journal Topic 01/11/17
If you were given a “purge moment” to abandon your choice of laws or rules bestowed upon you, which would you abandon and why? List at least 1 thing for each group.
Governmental laws/ rules
Moral code laws / rules

3. Unit 1 Looking Ahead Journal Topic 01/12/17
Read the question. Stop. Think and then answer.
What are your greatest accomplishments in life so far?
While still basking in the moment, who deserves the credit for your accomplishment? Name everyone like they do with the Academy Awards.

4. Unit 1 Looking Ahead Journal Topic 01/13/17
Choose a quote that best reflects your opinion of the past, present and future of a person’s life. Explain the connection.
“Although I am no longer caught in the past, the future seems like a ridiculous thing to me. Try to catch it, hold it in your hand. It disappears every time.” ― Alice Hoffman
“The challenge is to draw on the past but not be bound by it" ― David Brazzeal
“Your past must die for your future to live.” -Matshona Dhliwayo
“...the past gives you an identity and the future holds the promise of salvation, of fulfillment in whatever form. Both are illusions.” E. Tolle

5. Unit 1 Looking Ahead Journal Topic 01/17/17
Who asked for your 2 cents???? What is ADVICE? Why does it exist? Should it be given or asked for? Does it have validity?

6. Unit 1 Looking Ahead Journal Topic 01/18/17
Explain the differences of each sentence in each group.
The reef appeared beneath the surface.
The reef loomed beneath the surface.
The children were exhausted.
The children were sleepy.
She was a compulsive reader.
She was a perceptive reader.
She was a critical reader.
The reef glimmered beneath the surface.

7. Unit 1 Looking Ahead Journal Topic 01/20/17
Mitch needs help with his acceptance speech. He is receiving an award for his social service project. Rewrite his speech to include your suggestions. I am very, very happy to receive this award. I am also excited that you are giving me this award. I want to thank her for pushing me and making me be my best. My mother is the reason that I began this project. Did I say that I am happy already? I worked hard for this so you would be happy too.