1. Journal Check #1

2. “Everybody dies but not everybody lives” video
Choose one word, phrase, and image that are significant to you. Why are they significant? ½ page

3. “The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams
“The only thing that comes to a sleeping man is dreams.” Tupac Shakur What does this quote mean? What does it mean to you? ½ page

4. What do you think this song is about? What images come to mind ½ page
“Something to Believe In” by Young the Giant
Find 3 literary devices
What do you think this song is about? What images come to mind
½ page

5. What is this song about? “Welcome to America” by Lecrae
Pick out one line that is your favorite. What does that line mean to you?
½ page

6. When and where was this photograph taken?
What is happening in this photo?
What is the tone of this photograph?
½ page

7. How does social media impact your life?
How much time each day do you spend on social media?
Do you believe social media is a positive force in society?
½ page

8. What does this quote mean?
What rhetorical appeal is being used? How do you know? What is the purpose of this passage? 1/2 page

9. Analyze the painting. What is happening
Analyze the painting. What is happening? What is the purpose of the painting? What literary or rhetorical devices do you see in the painting? What is the tone? ½ page ng. How does the painting relate to “The Lottery”?

10. Techniques in the Art of Persuasion
What does the quote mean? Do you agree with the author? What are some examples of this in the modern world? ½ page
Rhetorical Devices
Techniques in the Art of Persuasion

11. Charlie Chaplin Speech from The Great Dictator
Find as many rhetorical devices as you can. How is this speech effective? ½ page

12. If your life had a soundtrack what would be your song for today
If your life had a soundtrack what would be your song for today? What would be Ms. Waldo’s?

13. what are your dreams? what do you want in life?½ page