Dauphin Daily Journals Mrs. Waid Rules Write at least five complete sentences as a response. Each journal should be written in paragraph form. These are to be done as soon as the first bell rings. Every 20 journals will be taken up for a possible 200 points. August 15, 2011 #1 Describe something you did this past summer. August 16, 2011 #2 List one of your pet peeves and write about why it annoys you. August 17, 2011 #3 What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done? What is something dangerous that you want to try? August 18, 2011 #4 What is your favorite activity? Why do you enjoy it? August 19, 2011 #5 AHSGE Review Directions: Write the following questions and answer choices and choose the correct answer for each. A. The new book's are in the back of the library. B. My brother-in-laws are in town for the weekend. C. Four deers grazed at the side of the road. D. The chairpersons met in the conference room today. 1. Choose the sentence that is written correctly. 2. Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is an error. A. Each of the girls likes her advisor. B. Both Jimmy and Bobby like his pizza cold. C. All of the children hung their jackets in the closet. D. All students earned extra points on their exam. August 22, 2011 #6 What is courage? August 23, 2011 #7 Describe a hero. It can be either someone you know or simply qualities of a hero. August 25, 2011 #8 Describe the perfect date. August 26, 2011 #9 AHSGE Review Directions: Write the following questions and answer choices and choose the correct answer for each. Go Wildcats!!!! Choose the sentence that is written correctly A. Our dog knows it's name. B. You're my very best friend. C. Who's car is parked in the driveway? D. The boys left they're skates at the park. Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is an error. A. Us hikers enjoy spending free time outdoors. B. By now we know the speech by heart. C. All of us should know the combinations to our lockers. D. We will teach a lesson to the students. August 29, 2011 #10 What is something that you appreciate about your parents? What is something that you will do differently when you are a parent? August 30, 2011 #11 What does school pride mean to you? August 31, 2011 #12 What was your most difficult or most joyous life experience? September 1, 2011 #13 Write the quote, what you think it means, and if you agree or disagree with it. Whoever is happy will make others happy too. - Anne Frank September 2, 2011 #14 Choose the sentence in which the comma or commas are used correctly. A. The horse, a beautiful brown stallion galloped playfully toward the stream. B. The horse, a beautiful brown stallion, galloped playfully toward the stream. C. The horse a beautiful brown stallion, galloped playfully toward the stream. D. The horse a beautiful, brown stallion galloped playfully toward the stream. Choose the correct punctuation for the underlined sentence part. Yes I would like to go with you to the city. A. Yes, I would like B. Yes I would, like C. Yes I would like, D. correct as is September 6, 2011 #15 List one major world problem and how you think we should solve it. September 7, 2011 #16 Is it important that the president not lie? Why or why not? September 8, 2011 #17 Write quote, write what you think it means, and write whether you agree or disagree. Every setback is a starting point for a comeback. - Anonymous September 9, 2011 #18 AHSGE Review Choose the sentence that contains an error. A. Last year, the managers received a two percent raise. B. My grandfather grows tomatos and carrots in his garden. C. A group of students went to the museum Sunday. D. Seventeen fish swam in the saltwater tank. AHSGE Review Choose the sentence in which the apostrophe (') is used correctly. A. I have not seen Marys' picture. B. Our house is next to the Miller's. C. The witness's testimony is important to the case. D. Kathleen belongs to the United Banker's Association. September 12, 2011 #19 Write about a good book youve read or movie youve seen recently. September 14, 2011 #20 Write, staple 20 journals, and turn in. What do you think should be invented and why? September 15, 2011 #21 Do you think there is or ever was life on another planet? Explain your answer. AHSGE Review September 16, 2011 #22 Reading Practice Directions: Read the selection that was handed to you. After reading answer the questions in your journal to receive credit for today. Make sure to read carefully and go back and check your answers. This is great practice for the graduation exam. September 19, 2011 #23 What would happen if it suddenly started raining cats and dogs? Write a brief narrative. September 20, 2011 # 24 What is the most important issue facing teens today? How should they deal with it? September 21, 2011 #25 Write the quote, explain what you think it means, and write if you agree or disagree. Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. Henry Ford September 22, 2011 #26 Write about the biggest lie youve ever told. September 23, 2011 # 27 AHSGE Reading Practice Directions: Read the selection that was handed to you. After reading answer the questions in your journal to receive credit for today. Make sure to read carefully and go back and check your answers. This is great practice for the graduation exam. September 26, 2011 #28 Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. Mark Twain September 27, 2011 #29 Friendship is like money, easier made than kept. Samuel Butler Write quote, write what you think it means and if you agree or disagree. You may have an example of this one that you can write about. September 28, 2011 #30 Write about a habit you find hard to break. September 29, 2011 #31 Write about something that bothered you this week. September 30, 2011 #32 AHSGE Review Write the question and all answer choices. Choose the best answer. 1. Choose the correct word or words to complete the sentence. When it saw the mouse run across the floor, the kitten ______ into action. a. sprangc. is springing b. has sprungd. will have sprung 2. Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. The dog is sleeping in their basket. B. Someone left their tablet on the table. C. Neither of the boys knows their multiplication tables. D. My mother says children should always mind their manners. What you need to know. 1. If you did not turn in your notes and study guide yesterday, turn it in your box now! 2. You have 20 minutes to work with your partner on your writing assignment. Remember to check for spelling and grammar errors as well as coherency and paragraph length. 3. You will present your papers to the class. Ms. McCarthy will take note of who is presenting. 4. Hand your paper to Ms. McCarthy to get full credit. Make sure your names are on it! Love you! October 3, 2011 #33 What are you afraid of? October 4, 2011 #34 What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you? October 5, 2011 #35 If you had one chance to bring some one back to life, who would it be? Why? What would you do? October 11, 2011 #36 What is the best horror, suspense, or mystery movie you've ever seen? Why? If you were going to create a monster(epic or horror) what kind of skills, characteristics, and features would you give it? October 12, 2011 #37 October 13, 2011 #38 Write a brief narrative starting with this prompt: The door slowly creaked open and before I had time to hide or run... October 17, 2011 #39 What is your favorite Halloween memory? Why is it special to you? October 18, 2011 #40 Turn in!!!!! If you had a ghost that only you could see and talk to, what would you do? October 21, 2011 #41 AHSGE Review Read the article The United States vs. Susan B. Anthony Answer questions in your journal. We will go over the correct answers for these and previously completed ones. October 25, 2011 #42 Write an expository paragraph about how to carve a pumpkin. Expository writing shows a process in a step by step pattern. October 26, 2011 #43 Write a descriptive paragraph about the perfect haunted house. Include details, descriptions, and vivid words. October 27, 2011 #44 What are you going to be for Halloween? Describe your costume. If you are not dressing up for Halloween, describe what you would be if you could pick the perfect costume. October 28, 2011 #45 AHSGE Review Language 1. Choose the sentence that contains an error. Copy ALL sentences. A. My friend Henry is taller than you. B. The Millers hope to adopt a child next year. C. The lack of rain has effected this year's crops. D. We already knew about the party before we received the invitation. October 28, 2011 #45 AHSGE Review Language 1. Choose the BEST way to rewrite the underlined part of the sentence. Copy sentence and ALL answer choices. Due to the fact that it is snowing, school will be dismissed early. A. Because B. In light of the fact C. In light of the fact that D. Because of the fact that October 31, 2011 #46 Write a horror or suspense narrative. Make sure that you use dialogue and setting. It needs to also have a climax. You can write a paragraph or more. November 1, 2011 #47 Describe a perfect world. November 2, 2011 #48 Prejudices, it is well known, are most difficult to eradicate from the heart whose soil has never been loosened or fertilized by education: they grow there, firm as weeds among stones. Charlotte Bronte Do you think education could be the key to opening peoples hearts and minds? Why or why not? November 3, 2011 #49 If you had to change something about yourself, what would it be and why? November 4, 2011 #50 AHSGE Review 1. All four sentences express the same idea. Choose the sentence that expresses the idea most vividly. Write all question and answer choices. A. The panther crawled on the ground. B. The sleek black panther crawled on the ground. C. The sleek black panther crawled through the field. D. The sleek black panther prowled through the field. 2. Choose the sentence that contains an error. Write all sentences. A. No one accept Gene will wash the dishes. B. Try to be here before noon today. C. The front window is cleaner than the side window. D. The high cost of fruit this year could affect our monthly budget. November 7, #51 Write about the thing that you are most thankful for today. Explain why you are thankful for it and how life would be different without it. November 8, #52 What does it mean to be thankful? November 9, #53 Describe what you know about the first Thanksgiving dinner. Would you have rather been an Indian or a pilgrim at the first Thanksgiving? November 16, #54 Take five minutes to draw a feast on the Thanksgiving table. Then write in detail about what's to eat. Use your five senses to describe the meal's tastes, looks, smells, and textures. November 17, #55 Tell about your family's Thanksgiving traditions. How does each person contribute? November 18, #56 AHSGE Review 1.Choose the sentence in which the quotation marks are used correctly. A. Allen said that he hoped to one day become a veterinarian. B. My friend said, you should consider buying more baseball cards. C. The mayor asked whether we planned a softball game for Sunday. D. You can learn to play any instrument you like, explained my mother. 2. Choose the sentence that contains an error. A. My sister is very sure of herself. B. The class elected two officers, Rita and I. C. Our teacher asked us to hold our meeting in the library. D. The coach let him and me leave practice early to study. November 28, #57 What does it mean to have the "holiday spirit"? November 29, #58 Describe what you know about the North Pole. Describe a typical day for the elves. November 30, #59 Write in expository mode about how to properly decorate a Christmas tree. Remember expository paragraphs explain a process, so use words like first, next, then, and last. December 1, #60. After completing staple all 20 and turn them into the box. If Christmas is one of your favorite holidays, describe why you enjoy it so much. Are there any parts of the holiday that you don't like? If you don't enjoy Christmas the most, how do you think it could be made better? January 3, 2012 #61 Think of a teacher, relative, or adult that you respect and want to impress. What is it about that person that makes you want to do well for them? January 4, 2012 #62 Describe a time your hard work paid off. January 5, 2012 #63 Would you rather live in another era or culture? Explain January 6, 2012 #64 AHGSE Review January 9, 2012 #65 Have you ever felt lost? Literally or figuratively? Explain January 10, 2012 #66 What is your best memory from elementary school? January 11, #67 What is your best memory from junior high? January 12, #68 How do you think your parents' views would change if they lived your life for one day? January 13, #69 AHSGE Review January 17, #70 How many places have you lived? Describe the place you remember the most. Pick one room of the house that you remember the most and describe it. January 18, #71 How do you get home from school? What mode of transportation do you take? Describe a typical trip. January 19, #72 Have you ever learned a new skill? Describe what you learned and the effort it took to learn it. January 20, #73 AHSGE Reading Practice. Read pages of packet and answer questions in your journal. January 23, #74 If I could live anywhere Id live in ____________. Why? January 24, #75 What is your ideal job? Why? January 25, #76 If you could step back in time to re-live one day, what would you do differently? January 26, #77 Would you like to know when you were going to die? Why? January 27, # 78 AHSGE Language Review January 30, #79 Describe yourself when you are 25? January 31, #80 After completing this journal, turn in journal entries for 200 points. What was the most memorable moment of last year? Write about that moment. February 2, #81 How do you think computers will be used in 20 years? February 3, #82 AHSGE Language Review February 6, #83 Are you a night owl or a morning person? Explain why and what you like doing at night or early morning. February 7, #84 Write a history of your hairstyles. February 8, #85 What made your best teacher so good? February 9, #86 What made your worst teacher so bad? February 10 #87 AHSGE Review - language February 13, #88 44 Is war ever justified? When? Explain. February 14, #89 Write a persuasive paragraph about what makes you a good Valentine. Make sure to use persuasive techniques learned from persuasive unit. February 15, #90 If you could spend an hour with the president, what are 10 questions you would like to ask him? February 16, #91 What makes you unique, or at least different from, any other person? February 17, #92 AHSGE Language Review- Choose the sentence that contains an error. A. The art instructors seemed enthusiastic. B. The team had two quick losses in the first round of the playoffs. C. The Browns purchased the house on the corner. D. Two workman patched the leaking roof. Feb. 21, #93 Is there one place that you love to go? Describe your favorite place. Use descriptive words and techniques. Feb. 22, #94 What has been the greatest success in your life this year? What has been the greatest failure? Feb. 23, #95 Write about a difficult decision you had to make in your lifetime. Feb. 24, #96 AHSGE Review Choose the sentence with an error in the use of the apostrophe. A. Who's the owner of the car blocking the driveway? B. The children's homework assignments were challenging. C. Their surprising arrival upset the duchess's plans. D. My sister in laws' recipe earned first prize. February 27, 2012 #97 Write about 3 qualities you admire in others. Why? February 28, 2012 #98 What do you want to be when you grow up? What appeals to you about this occupation? February 29, 2012 #99 Happy Leap Day! Describe your favorite band. What makes them so great? March 1, 2012 #100 Turn # in the box. What do you like and dislike about elderly people? Do these traits apply to your own grandparents?