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Journals Weeks January 21, 2009 – Directions:

- Journals must be 1/3 page in length, in complete sentences.

- Each journal is worth 5 points toward your final grade unless otherwise noted 

_____ January 21: When I woke up on Friday…

_____ January 23: List 5 topics/questions that you think would be interesting for future journal writing. Ex: Are

video games good or bad? 

_____ January 29: In your journal (write the date at the top of the page) take notes about each brochure you

read. Write the name of the organization and take notes about the following:

• Would you be interested in volunteering for this organization?

• What volunteer programs/opportunities are appealing?

• Keep in mind location and types of activities.

_____ December 5: Finish one of these sentence starters in a thoughtful manner:1) Being disowned by a family… 2) Street people are… 3) New York City park at night…

Also, answer this question: How do you think Clay defines his home?

_____ December 9: Complete one of the following sentence starters thoughtfully and in detail:

1.City shelters are dangerous when…2.When sleep does not banish* tiredness…3.The kindness of strangers…

_____ December 10: Complete one of the following sentence starters thoughtfully and in detail:1.An uncontrollable temper is…2.A good hiding place in the city is… 3.A saint is…

_____ December 11: Who are the saints in your life? How do these people help you or others?

Write thoughtfully and in great detail.

_____ December 12: Complete one of the following sentence starters thoughtfully and in detail:

1)An ageless person…2) Spending Christmas or an important holiday without your family would be…3)You know someone needs a hug when…

_____ December 15: Write at least five specific questions for Maggie about her job, the people she serves, howothers (we) can help, anything you want to know.

_____ December 17: : Complete one of the following sentence starters thoughtfully and in detail:

1)Losing everything you own…2)A good friend can…3)When shivering becomes violent…

_____ January 5: Write about one highlight (something great) from your break.

_____ January 6: Complete one of the following sentence starters thoughtfully and with detail:

1)Being hugged by someone you don’t know…2)When you are supposed to be happy but you’re not…

3)A family is…

_____ April 22, 2009: When Becky tears the teacher’s book, Tom takes the responsibility for it. Why doeshe do this? Have you ever taken the punishment for something you didn’t do? Answer in severalsentences. (Original book version exempt because of quiz)

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