CLASS JOURNAL WRITING PLAN: TOPICS

DO FOUR FROM EACH CATEGORY PER WEEK. 

WEEK ONE:  DESCRIPTION: Describe:

1.        your bedroom or your favorite room.

2.        your favorite place.

3.        a teacher, relative, or friend you will never forget.

4.        your favorite pet or type of animal (s).

5.        your favorite food or meal.

6.        a description of your favorite outfit.

 WEEK TWO:  Explain how to:

1.         stay in bed as late as possible but still get to work.

2.        make the best TV snack (or a meal).

3.        get along with ________________.

4.        make _______________ (use a hobby).

5.        pick the best place to eat.

6.        get to your favorite place for fun.

 WEEK THREE: COMPARING AND CONTRASTING- (How are the two the same and different).

1.        the person you are and the person you would like to be.

2.        two different types of music or groups.

3.        you and a friend.

4.        two fast food places.

5.        two sports or two seasons.

6.        your choice of two things to compare. 

WEEK FOUR:  CLASSIFYING

1.        movies – good ones and bad ones.

2.        different groups in your school or community.

3.        different types of TV commercials.

4.         different types of ______________ (shoes, hats, etc.).

5.        different ways of getting downtown.

6.        Your choice.

 WEEK FIVE:  ARGUMENT (FOR AND AGAINST) Present both sides.

1.        using seat belts.

2.        capital punishment.

3.        curfew hours.

4.        speed limits on highways.

5.        minimum wage.

6.        your choice.

  WEEK SIX:  DEFINITION – Always give examples.

1.        education is . . . . . . . . . .

2.        friendship is . . . . . . . . . .

3.        the most serious problem in society.

4.        a good movie is . . . . . . . . . .

5.        your choice.