First Journal Response:
Now that I have spent a couple of
weeks in grade 6, what are some
of the facts I have learned from
each teacher:
(at least 4 facts of knowledge)
Miss L., Miss Begley, and Mrs.
Gullotti? You may use bullets if
you wish. Otherwise write in full
sentences.
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Journal #2
Pretend that you just opened
a fortune cookie and pulled
out a very unusual fortune.
Write about what happens
next!
6-8 sentences minimum
If you were a flower, would
you rather be planted in a
garden at someone’s house or
at a park? Explain
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Imagine that you are making a
guest appearance on your
favorite television show.
Describe what your day on the
set is like and the role you
play.
6-8 sentences
Journal #4
If you had to spend an entire
day in one room of your
house, which room would you
choose? Explain WHY!
6-8 sentences
If you could permanently
change places with someone,
whom would you choose?
WHY?
6-8 sentences
Journal #7
Write a paragraph using the
five senses to describe how
you know that winter has
arrived.
6-8 sentences
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Imagine that you are
mistakenly locked inside a
factory that makes your
favorite food and you aren’t
found for several days.
Explain how you would
survive, and how you would
feel after being found.
6-8 sentences
If you could have a candy bar
named after you, what would
it be? Describe why you chose
that treat.
Pretend that your teacher is
moving away. Your principal
has asked you to write a help-
wanted ad for a new teacher.
What would you say?
If youand your family were
stranded on a deserted island,
list 10 things you would want
to have with you that do NOT
require electricity. You may
use bullets.
Imagine that you just won the
lottery, but you must share
your winnings with another
person. With whom would you
share? Explain.
Imagine that by accident you
get locked in a department
store after it closes for the
night. Describe how you
spend the night.
Imagine that you and your
friend are in a race for a
million dollars. In the middle
of the race, your friend falls
and hurts his/her ankle. Do
you continue the race, leaving
your friend behind? Or do you
stop to help? Explain.
What would you do if you
knew that a classmate stole?
Would you tell on them or
would you let the whole class
be punished? What if you
stole? Would you admit it, or
would you let the class be
punished?
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Pretend that you are working
in the garden when you find
the most unusual thing. Write
about what happens next.
“A penny saved is a penny
earned” are famous words of
Benjamin Franklin. What do
you think he meant? Do you
agree?
Pretend that you are an
earthworm
crawling through the ground
when suddenly a rain shower
begins to soak the ground.
Write about what happens
next.
Describe the funniest thing
you’ve seen or heard this
month.
What TV showis most like
your family? What are the
similarities and what are the
differences? Explain
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Pretend that you are talk
show host. Name several
people whom you would like
to interview. What would you
talk about?
Pretend that you are walking
in your neighborhood and find
a pair of magic shoes. Write
about what happens when you
put on the shoes and where
you go.
The author of Hatchet, Gary
Paulsen, was born on May 17.
In Hatchet, a boy is the only
survivor of a small plane
crash in the Canadian
wilderness. Imagine that hi
was you. What five items
would you like to have with
you? Explain
Which is your favorite movie
and explain why you like it.
Complete the sentence in a
paragraph:
1. After a month at sea, the
sailors were eager to
reach…………
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2. The ice made the sidewalk
slippery, so the little
boy……..
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3. As the doorbell
continued to chime,
Mary hurried to…….
4.
If I had a test
coming up this
Friday, I would…….
5.As the thunder
crashed and the
lightning flashed,
Grace decided she’d
better………..
6. I’ve decided to buy a new
……
7. As I was leaving for
school this morning,
I noticed ………
8. Just when I thought the
winter was over……
9. The day was damp, gray,
and……..
10. Next Friday, May 14, we
plan to attend………..
11. When was the last time
you took the dog……………
12. Explain why someone
you care about is
important to you.
13. Who are the four MOST
IMPORTANT people in your
life, and explain WHY they
are important to you.
14. Explain how bad
situations can also have a
GOOD side to them. Give
an example.
15. If you were three years
old, and you were afraid
that the Easter Bunny
might not find your house,
what would you do?
16. How do you plan to finish
your sixth grade year and
plan to enter seventh
grade?
17. Girls and boys should be
able to play on the same
team. What do you think?
List at least 5 new facts you
learned about Philadelphia on
your class trip yesterday.
What was the part that you
enjoyed the most?
Write about your favorite
sport. It can be a sport that
you PLAY or a sport that you
WATCH.
What would you invent so that
life becomes easier for you?
What is your favorite meal?
Describe it in detail, including
what it looks, smells, and
tastes like!
New Year’s is a time to reflect
on our lives and to think about
improvements we can
attempt to make during the
year. List (bullets) at least 5
improvements or resolutions
you would like to try.