Tears of a Tiger Journal Prompts
By Sharon M. Draper
Journal Entry Expectations
 Always date entries.
 Always write the question.
 Write at least a paragraph in
response to the question.
 You may skip a few lines for your
next day journal entry.
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Is it difficult to reach out to
a friend when they are
down? Explain why or why
not.
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 Pretend you are a friend of Rob’s.
Write an eulogy for Rob.
eu·lo·gy
[yoo-luh-jee]
1. a speech or writing in praise of a person or thing,
especially in honor of a deceased person.
2. high praise
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 Gerald writes an essay on three
things he would eliminate if he
could change the word. In your
spiral, brainstorm a similar list of
things the world could do without.
Explain why.
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 Who is someone you can talk to when
you feel sad or need help? What
qualities does this person have that
makes you feel comfortable enough to
talk to him or her?
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 Andy discussed with Dr. Carrothers his
views on discrimination. Write a
response to Andy’s thoughts and
feelings – do you agree or disagree
with Andy? Does racism still exist?
What suggestions do you have about
ending discrimination of any kind?
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Christmas is tough for Andy to deal with.
Why do some people may have a hard
time with holidays when they are
supposed to be times of celebration?
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 Decisions, decisions. They range from the tiny
(Should I have tuna or turkey for lunch?) to the
immense (Should I accept that scholarship or
follow my dreams and become a cowboy?)
 If you could go back in time and change
one decision you’ve made, what would it
be? Why do you regret making this
decision?
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 It is sometimes incredibly boring to
listen to other people talk about their
dreams, but always incredibly fun to
talk at length about your own. Well,
now’s your chance: Describe your
most terrifying nightmare, your
recurring dream, and/or the dream
you wish had been real.
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 Keisha writes a paper on the
importance of friendship. What
does friendship mean to you?
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Woody Allen once said:
“It’s better to be the leaver than the leavee.”
Do you agree?
 Would you rather dump someone than get
dumped yourself? Which do you think is
more painful?
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 Parents and children often claim to be
misunderstood by each other.
 Explain one thing you think your parents
(or other people their age) don’t
understand about your generation. Then
explain one thing you think your parents
would say your generation doesn’t
understand about them.
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 Based on what you’ve learned in your life so
far, what two lessons do you think will be
most important to teach your own
children? Are these two lessons also ones
your parents have taught you, or do they
come entirely from your own life and
experiences?