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Dauphin Daily Journals
Mrs. Waid
2011-2012
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 you’ve read or movie you’ve seen
recently.
September 14, 2011 #20Write, 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 ReviewSeptember 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 you’ve 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. sprang c. is springing
b. has sprung d. 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 #40Turn in!!!!!
If you had a ghost that only you could see and talk to, what would
you do?
October 21, 2011 #41
AHSGE ReviewRead the article “The United States vs. Susan B. Anthony”
Answer questions 14-22 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 #45AHSGE Review – Language1. 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 #45AHSGE Review – Language1. 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. BecauseB. In light of the factC. In light of the fact thatD. 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 people’s 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 I’d 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 61-80 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
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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 #80-100 in the box.
What do you like and dislike about elderly people? Do these traits apply to your own grandparents?
April 3, 2012 #101
Write about your spring break. Write an expository paragraph. Use sequential order.
April 4, 2012 #102
Write about a time you were embarrassed.
April 5, 2012 #103
Write about an experience that taught you something important about yourself.
April 6, 2012
Academic Carnival!!!!!
April 9, 2012 #104
Describe what you like or dislike about Spring.
April 10, 2012 #105KWL chart about Shakespeare
KNOW WANT TO KNOW LEARNED
April 11, 2012 #106
Describe the first time you felt grown-up. If you can't remember, just tell about any time you felt grown-up.
April 12, 2012 #107
What is the funniest thing that has ever happened to you? Write about it.
April 13, 2012 #108AHSGE Review
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
For Luke and ________, there was iced tea.
A. myself
B. I
C. they
D. me
April 16, 2012 #109
What is your overall impression of Shakespeare's time period, his life, his work?
Do you enjoy/anticipate or dread Shakespeare? Explain.
April 17, 2012 #110
Describe exactly what gives you troubles in reading Shakespeare. How do you cope with it?
April 18, 2012 #111
Define love in as many ways as you want. Use examples to support your definition. Or, write
a poem. However you want to do it is fine.
April 19, 2012 #112
Discuss the Queen Mab Speech: What is it about? How is it developed? What do you think is
Mercutio’s point? What do you think is Shakespeare’s point? What is Shakespeare’s
tone and how do you know? What is the significance or this speech in terms of the entire
play – if any?
April 23, 2012 #114
Happy Birthday Shakespeare!!!!
Do you believe in love at first sight? Explain, including your description of what makes two people instantly attracted to each other (even if you don’t call that love).
April 24, 2012 #115
What is your greatest weakness – the tragic or fatal flaw – that always brings you down? Where did it come from? How do you cope with it? Use examples to explore this concept fully.
April 25, 2012 #116
Assert your own definition/description of the type of ideal romantic love Romeo and Juliet think they have. Then, use text from the play as positive or negative examples to support your definition/description.
April 26, 2012 #117
Examine the relationship among Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio. What traits and philosophies of life does each represent? Conclude by discussing what Shakespeare might have been saying these different approaches to life.
April 27, 2012 #118
Select the sentence that is written in passive voice.
A. The singer sang the song.
B. The cat jumped onto the counter.
C. The jet was flown by my father.
D. The plumber fixed the leaky faucet.
April 30, 2012 #119
Explore your relationships with adults. Consider issues such as communication, trust, power, conflict, and advice.
May 1, 2012 #120
From the beginning of the play, we are told that Romeo and Juliet are victims of fate, star-crossed lovers whose deaths are unavoidable. Do you agree? Use the situations of the play to prove or disprove this theory of doom. In the process, reveal your philosophy of life in terms of the idea of fate.
