Journals 1st 9 Weeks• 1st 5 minutes of each class.• Worth 100 points EACH Semester.• Must be ¾ a page. ONE page per entry (use

both front & back of pages).• Every entry must be formatted with:

– The Journal #– The Date Top Corner of the Page!– The “Title”Sometimes there will be a practice multiple choice question at the bottom of the

journal slide—print the question AND all the possible answers in the bottom ¼ of your journal page before you circle the correct answer. These will be practice Explore & K-Prep questions!

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #1 August 16, 2013Pure GOALed!

Academic School Goals

Non-Academic School Goals

Personal Goals

Create a chart in your journal and brainstorm

goals in all 3 areas.

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #2 August 19, 2013One STEP at a time!

Think about the goal of making good grades (honor roll, straight A’s).A. List the steps you NEED to take to

reach that goal.B. List the DISTRACTIONS that could

keep you from reaching that goal.

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #3 August 20, 2013One STEP at a time!

Think about the goal of being detention-free.A. List the steps you NEED to take to

reach that goal.B. List the DISTRACTIONS that could

keep you from reaching that goal.

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #4 August 21, 2013Rank Your Goals-Top 5!

Since the GOAL is to reach your SCHOOL & PERSONAL goals this school year (2013-14), take

time to RANK your goals. Think of which goals are MOST important to you and rank them.

(1=most important)

School Goals: Personal Goals: 1-5 1-5

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #5August 22, 2013SMART Goals

Practice writing goals in the SMART format by creating a DUMB/SMART chart.

S-Specific M-Measurable A-Achievable R-Realistic T-Time-framed

Keep practicing until time runs out!

Dumb Goal SMART GOALEx. Exercise more I will commit to doing 50 push-ups

and 50 sit-ups before bed each night

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #6August 26, 2013OR Coaching

In the following group of words, choose the word that is spelled incorrectly.

A. B. C. D. independence knowledge acceptence competent

Draw a sample Open Response Planning Page in your journal. Be sure to include ALL four boxes: I am to do (Tasks), Key Terms,

Organize/Outline, & Respond.

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #7 August 28, 2013OR Follow-Up: Key Terms

Choose the correctly capitalized sentence or the best answer.A. mr. Epperson spent a summer in Japan a few years ago.B. Mr. epperson spent a summer in japan a few years ago.C. Mr. Epperson spent a summer in japan a few years ago.D. Mr. Epperson spent a summer in Japan a few years ago.

Create the following chart on your journal page (leave LOTS of space to fill in Key Terms):

INSIGHTFUL/INDEPTH COMPLETE/CORRECT ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Journal Entry #1 Goals Attainable TonePersonality Achievable Realistic Informal Time-framed MissionFormal Infer PerspectiveOrganization Feasible VocabularyIntense Motivated ExamplesExplicit Attitude DictionAmbition Story Letter Dramatic Improve SpunkyPrecise Humor JuxtapositionPractical Mood AudienceReasonable Irony HyperSincere Megan In-depthInsightful Sarcasm PerseveranceSophisticated Emphasis Athletics

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #8August 29, 2013SPAM Paragraph ReviewCopy and label the “SPAM BURGER” drawing below:

Identify the noun modifier(s). ADJECTIVE(S)The football players ran onto the field.A. players B. field C. ran D. football

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #9 August 30, 2013Gratitude Day!

Topic: Showing Gratitude for ________________

Detail 1: ___________________ Detail 2: ___________________

Copy down this outline and fill in the blanks. Draft the note below—

indent just like you will in the

final note!!

(Remember: TDSSDSSC)

Dear Ron,I just wanted to take a minute to let you know how

much I truly appreciate all you have done for the boys lately. For one thing, you are ALWAYS willing to play chauffer. Whether it is picking up Bryant from morning workouts at 7:15 a.m. or getting him to his orthodontist appointments or even hauling him back and forth to the golf course, you are always willing to play taxi driver to him. With my schedule, I literally wouldn’t be able to make it without your help. Another reason you deserve some appreciation is the fact that you are one of the boys biggest fans. During soccer season, you’re willing to brave the bleachers (or lawn chairs) just to cheer on Cole. This year, you’ve also braved the “course” (golf course that is) and I know that Bryant has appreciated your support in his quest for par! All in all, you’ve been the best chauffer and fan and grandfather that any two boys could hope for (and you’ve been a pretty great father-in-law too).

Sincerely,Hope

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #10Sepetember 3, 2013SPAM Practice

TOPIC: Academic GoalsDetail 1- Honor RollDetail 2- ERN A4

Which of the following uses quotations correctlyA. Mrs. Muehleman asked, “How many books did you read this summer?”B. Mrs. Muehleman asked. “How many books did you read this summer?”C. Mrs. Muehleman asked, “How many books did you read this summer”?D. Not a quote.

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #11 September 4, 2013More SPAM Practice

TOPIC: Honor Roll (Academic Goal)

Detail 1- What I need to doDetail 2- What YOU can do to help

Choose the correct word to best complete the sentence.Based on the incredible length of the recipe, making this cake was going to be noteworthy.A. NO CHANGEB. time consumingC. unbelievableD. strict

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #12September 5, 2013SPAM Practice

TOPIC: Non-Academic GoalsDetail 1- AttendanceDetail 2- Detention-Free

In the following group of words, choose the word that is spelled incorrectly.

A. B. C. D. conscience decieve flaunt misspelled

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #13 September 6, 2013More SPAM Practice

TOPIC: Detention-Free (Non-Academic Goal)

Detail 1- What I need to doDetail 2- What YOU can do to help

Which of the following uses commas correctly?A. We had to throw out the four, damaged, plastic bins.B. We had to throw out the four, damaged plastic bins.C. We had to throw out the four damaged plastic bins.D. We had to throw out the four, damaged, plastic, bins.

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #14 September 9, 2013Brain DUMP

Write down ANY/ALL things that come to mind when you hear the word:

Identify the idiom.Initial action, usually between two personsA. break through the ice B. water over iceC. break the ice D. melt the ice

GOAL

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #15September 10, 2013Triangulation Copy a small model of the triangle below onto the top of your journal page—label EVERYTHING!!

BIG IDEA—Help/Support/Encouragement IN GENERAL (for EVERYONE)

Your Academic, Non-Academic,

Personal

Background on Pure Goaled project

Help/Support/Encouragement (this time make it PERSONAL)

3-4 Sentences

2-3 Sentences

1-2 Sentences

1 Sentence

7-10 Sentences Total

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #16September 11, 2013More Triangulation Copy a small model of the triangle below onto the top of your journal page—label EVERYTHING!!

BIG IDEA (In General)—YOUR CHOICE

Your

Pure GOALed Class Project

Get Personal with BIG IDEA (Ask for SUPPORT)

3-4 Sentences

2-3 Sentences

1-2 Sentences

1 Sentence

7-10 Sentences Total

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #18 September 16, 2013Parts of Speech Review

Create a tic-tac-toe board (BIG—Fill the Space) on your page and label each of the spaces with the following categories:

NOUN (n.) VERB (vt./vi.)

CONJUNCTION (conj.)

ADVERB (adv.)

PRONOUN (pron.)

ADJECTIVE (adj.)

PREPOSITION (prep.) INTERJECTION (interj.)

LEAVE ROOM FOR NOTES!!

ARTICLES: a, an, the

A word that names a person, place, thing,

idea, or quality

A word that expresses an action, an occurrence or a

state of being

A word that renames or is used instead of a noun (I, you,

he, she, it, we, they etc.)

A word that describes (or modifies) a noun or

a pronoun

A word that describes (or modifies) a verb, an adjective,

or another adverb—shows time, manner, place or degree

A word that is used with a noun, pronoun, or noun

phrase—shows direction, location, or time

A word that joins together sentences, clauses, phrases, or words

A spoken word, phrase, or sound that expresses sudden

or strong feeling

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #17September 12, 2013Triangulation ConclusionCopy the following triangle in your journal. Label EVERYTHING!!

Sum up your overall message (BE PERSONAL)

Exit (1 Sentence)

Closing Statement—the big FINALE!!

1 Sentence

3-4 Sentences

1-2 Sentences

5-7 Sentences Total

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #19 September 17, 2013More SPAM Practice

TOPIC: Showing Patriotism through ACTIONS

Detail 1- Pledge/National AnthemDetail 2- Patriotic Holidays

Choose the correct word(s) to best complete the sentence.Open response tests, often given twice in each class each grading period, is the ONLY ERN-A4 test format.A. NO CHANGE B. period is C. period are D. period, are

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #20September 18, 2013 Science Triangulation Copy a small model of the triangle below onto the top of your journal page—label EVERYTHING!!

BIG IDEA—Invade/Invaders/Invasion (IN GENERAL)

Your

Background on ScienceInvade “Invasive Species”

Introduce YOUR Species

3-4 Sentences

2-3 Sentences

1-2 Sentences

1 Sentence

7-10 Sentences Total

Background, Where’s, What’s

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #21September 23, 2013Denotation!

Write down as many words as you can think of that have the same DENOTATION as the word “LEAVE”. Denotation=Dictionary Definition

Word: LeaveDenotation: to go out of or away from

In the following group of words, choose the word that is spelled correctly.

A. B. C. D. feind aquire glissen specifically

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #22September 24, 2013Connotation!

Fill in the chart below with words that have the same DENOTATION as the word “FIGHT”, but have positive, neutral, or negative CONNOTATIONS.

Word: FIGHT (noun)Denotation: a physical encounter

Positive Neutral Negative

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #23September 25, 2013Diction Practice

Use the chart below to organize your ideas about what each word IMPLIES and the IMAGERY associated with the word.Word What it IMPLIES IMAGERY

(images that come to mind)

GRIEVE

SOB

WEEP

BOOHOO

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #24September 26, 2013SPAM Practice

TOPIC: Importance of DICTION (word choice)

Detail 1- Positive Connotation Detail 2- Negative Connotation

Write out a SPAM paragraph using the TOPIC and DETAILS listed below (Remember: TDSSDSSC)

FOR YOUR SUPPORT SENTENCES: feel free to choose ANY words that we have discussed in class that have positive or negative connotation

(FIGHT: brawl, conflict, contest, duel, riot/CRY: boohoo, grieve, sob, weep)

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #25 September 30, 2013OR Follow-Up: Key Terms

Create the following chart on your journal page (leave LOTS of space to fill in Key Terms):

GIMME A 3!Good/Complete/Correct Words

GIMME A 4!GREAT/WOW Words

Choose the correct word(s) to best complete the sentence.Some school subjects, such as social studies and science, canbe harder than at first it seems to be.A. NO CHANGE B. it seemed C. they seem D. they seemed

Journal Entry #1 synonym imagery perceivedliterally negative connotation imply/implies positive evokesneutral explicit(ly) implicit(ly)mischievous innocent tonedelinquent infer/infers optimismpessimism diction insult/insultingguilty spoiled fragile loathe/loathing sarcasm imageimagine stubborn juxtapositionconvey mood implicationinterpret compliment dulldisrespectful moody condescendingimpolite/polite respect/respectful naughty

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #26 October 1, 2013Gratitude Day!

Topic: Showing Gratitude for ________________

Detail 1: ___________________ Detail 2: ___________________

Monthly Challenge:Your paragraph

MUST be at least

an 8-8-4!8 Sentences

8 Different WORDS to start each

sentence4 Parts of Speech

(Remember: TDSSDSSC)

Write your TOPIC & 2 DETAILS at the top of your page, then wait for the timer!!

Dear Nick,I just wanted to take a minute to let you know

how much you are truly appreciated. For one thing, your organization and effort has made this golf season a successful one. Practices are purposeful and challenging under your leadership (the kids are really working hard, but still enjoying themselves and enjoying the sport). Most of the golfers have improved under you guidance this year as well and that speaks volumes about your commitment to the MHS golf program. Another reason you deserve some gratitude is the inspiration you provide to the team. You truly “walk the walk” by being the type of golfer you want the kids to be. They are more motivated than any team in the past and that is a direct result of your influence on them. All in all, you DRIVE this team to be their best by being the best and we are all grateful for the sacrifices you continue to make and the role model you continue to be.

Sincerely, Hope(Bryant’s

mom)

Pronoun, Preposition, Noun (Plural), Adjective, Adjective, Pronoun, Pronoun, Adverb =5

8-8-5

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #27October 2, 2013More Connotation!

Fill in the chart below with words that have the same DENOTATION as the word “WRITE”, but have positive, neutral, or negative CONNOTATIONS.

Word: WRITE (verb)Denotation: to express or communicate in writing

Positive Neutral Negative

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #28October 3, 2013Diction Practice

Use the chart below to organize your ideas about what each word IMPLIES and the IMAGERY associated with the word.

Word IMAGERY (images that come to mind)

What it IMPLIES…

BLURT

LECTURE

GOSSIP

CHAT