ENG 1PI
~ Short Stories ~
Journal Entry Topics
1) “Thank You Ma’am”
Who do you think deserves a lot of credit for helping you to this point in
your life? Write about at least one (1) of these people in a ONE-PAGE,
DOUBLE-SPACED journal entry. Make sure you explain how he/she/they
helped you and how you’ve benefited from this assistance.
2) “Borders”
Have you ever felt like you were being prejudged or the victim of
prejudice? Write about one (1) or more such instances in a ONE-PAGE,
DOUBLE-SPACED journal entry.
3) “On the Sidewalk Bleeding”
What do you think would be the scariest situation in which to be?
Answer this question in a ONE-PAGE, DOUBLE-SPACED journal entry.
4) “The Long Journey”
When have you regretted a decision you made? Write about at least one
(1) of these instances in a ONE-PAGE, DOUBLE-SPACED journal entry.
5) What do you think happens after the end of “The Long Journey”? Write
a conclusion to the story’s events in a ONE-PAGE, DOUBLE-SPACED
journal entry.