Possible Writing Prompts for Journal
What is my favorite movie and why do I like it?
When is it OK to kill? (Gentlemen, Your Verdict)
When is it OK to be violent? (Gentlemen, Your Verdict)
Breaking the law or doing the right thing?
What kind of conflicts are there? What kind of conflicts have you been in?
How does media influence our self image?
How have your beliefs changed over time? (War)
How do you behave differently around different people? (War)
How do you feel about school spirit? How do other people at the school? Why do some people feel differently than you do?
Do you believe in fate? Is there some kind of exterior force determining our life or are we in sole control?
Is there someone for everyone? Can marriages work forever? Are some people bound to be alone?
Where do you see yourself in 3 years?
What is the role of the police in society?
How do you feel about the death penalty? Is it a deterrent? Do people consider the punishment before committing a crime?
When is it OK to lie? Is honesty a virtue? Should we lie to save a person's feelings?
Where do taxes go? How do you feel about taxation
When is revenge OK? (Carrie Underwood)
My best character feature is ______ People would definitely say I am a _________ kind of person
I hate it when people complain about ___________. In the past I have complained about ________________. (Complaint Letter)
Superstition, how do you feel about it? Do you believe in ghosts? Do you cross the path of a black cat? Why? Why not?
What does the video 'neighbors' say about human relationships?
Cyber-bullying
What is point of setting goals? Do you set goals? Why? Why not? Who do you know who sets goals? (UP)
What are some of Ellie's character traits? What are some of Carl's? How do we know? (UP)
Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans (UP)
Life is a journey, not a destination (UP)
How sentimental are you? Are 'things' important to you? Do you have possessions with lots of sentimental value? (UP)
Using examples, define what makes a good movie
Do you take movie reviews seriously? Can you accept constructive criticism? Should others?
Is animal testing cruel? What are our other options?
Do you like Halloween? Who is it for? What is good/bad about it?
What are your favorite 3 TV shows? What about them do you like? Which shows can you not stand?
Curfew - is it good or bad? Why or why not?
How do you think motivation works? What motivates you?
What is your favorite thing about English class? What is your least favorite?
Have you ever paid for music? Why would anyone pay for music? What are the long-term outcomes of no one paying for music?
Reaction to Banksy picture
Can you explain what you like about music? Is it the lyrics? What are your favorite lyrics? Is it the beat? The melody?
Is life a right or a privilege? If the science was available, how would you feel about 'parent licenses?
Which picture best fits the song? Picture 1 Picture 2
Which picture best fits the song? Picture 1 Picture 2
Watch Sand Art Video and React
At what age should someone be considered an adult?
If you could change anything about school, what would it be? It can be day-to-day, structural, organizational, or from an overall perspective
What is more important, exploring earth further, or space?
Are promises worth keeping? I do/don't bother with honoring my deadlines. Why?
Reading means _______ to me. It has made ________ impact in my life. Explain your reading history
So far my book is _________. I like ___________ about my book, but do not like _________.
Is marriage still a useful institution in modern life?
Do you think an employer should be able to not hire an employee due tattoos or piercings?
If you had one wish that was guaranteed to come true, what would it be? Why?
How much supervision should an older sibling be expected to provide to a young one?
Do you think someone convicted of animal abuse should be held to the same punishment as someone who abused a person?
Some people think after high school teens should be in college or in the military. What do you think?
Should convicted criminals get medical attention when they are sick?
What is worse, when your parents are mad or disappointed?
Name three people who inspire you. Why do they inspire you?
Can one truly do a selfless act? Don't you get some intrinsic reward for any good deed?
When is it OK to kill? (Gentlemen, Your Verdict)
When is it OK to be violent? (Gentlemen, Your Verdict)
Breaking the law or doing the right thing?
What kind of conflicts are there? What kind of conflicts have you been in?
How does media influence our self image?
How have your beliefs changed over time? (War)
How do you behave differently around different people? (War)
How do you feel about school spirit? How do other people at the school? Why do some people feel differently than you do?
Do you believe in fate? Is there some kind of exterior force determining our life or are we in sole control?
Is there someone for everyone? Can marriages work forever? Are some people bound to be alone?
Where do you see yourself in 3 years?
What is the role of the police in society?
How do you feel about the death penalty? Is it a deterrent? Do people consider the punishment before committing a crime?
When is it OK to lie? Is honesty a virtue? Should we lie to save a person's feelings?
Where do taxes go? How do you feel about taxation
When is revenge OK? (Carrie Underwood)
My best character feature is ______ People would definitely say I am a _________ kind of person
I hate it when people complain about ___________. In the past I have complained about ________________. (Complaint Letter)
Superstition, how do you feel about it? Do you believe in ghosts? Do you cross the path of a black cat? Why? Why not?
What does the video 'neighbors' say about human relationships?
Cyber-bullying
What is point of setting goals? Do you set goals? Why? Why not? Who do you know who sets goals? (UP)
What are some of Ellie's character traits? What are some of Carl's? How do we know? (UP)
Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans (UP)
Life is a journey, not a destination (UP)
How sentimental are you? Are 'things' important to you? Do you have possessions with lots of sentimental value? (UP)
Using examples, define what makes a good movie
Do you take movie reviews seriously? Can you accept constructive criticism? Should others?
Is animal testing cruel? What are our other options?
Do you like Halloween? Who is it for? What is good/bad about it?
What are your favorite 3 TV shows? What about them do you like? Which shows can you not stand?
Curfew - is it good or bad? Why or why not?
How do you think motivation works? What motivates you?
What is your favorite thing about English class? What is your least favorite?
Have you ever paid for music? Why would anyone pay for music? What are the long-term outcomes of no one paying for music?
Reaction to Banksy picture
Can you explain what you like about music? Is it the lyrics? What are your favorite lyrics? Is it the beat? The melody?
Is life a right or a privilege? If the science was available, how would you feel about 'parent licenses?
Which picture best fits the song? Picture 1 Picture 2
Which picture best fits the song? Picture 1 Picture 2
Watch Sand Art Video and React
At what age should someone be considered an adult?
If you could change anything about school, what would it be? It can be day-to-day, structural, organizational, or from an overall perspective
What is more important, exploring earth further, or space?
Are promises worth keeping? I do/don't bother with honoring my deadlines. Why?
Reading means _______ to me. It has made ________ impact in my life. Explain your reading history
So far my book is _________. I like ___________ about my book, but do not like _________.
Is marriage still a useful institution in modern life?
Do you think an employer should be able to not hire an employee due tattoos or piercings?
If you had one wish that was guaranteed to come true, what would it be? Why?
How much supervision should an older sibling be expected to provide to a young one?
Do you think someone convicted of animal abuse should be held to the same punishment as someone who abused a person?
Some people think after high school teens should be in college or in the military. What do you think?
Should convicted criminals get medical attention when they are sick?
What is worse, when your parents are mad or disappointed?
Name three people who inspire you. Why do they inspire you?
Can one truly do a selfless act? Don't you get some intrinsic reward for any good deed?