Journal+Prompts

**__Journal #1 -__** In full detail, bring to life an important outdoor place from your childhood. Attempt description leading to action. Weave in some imagery.
Examples: -Woods -Ball Fields -Beach -Backyard -Playground -Street


 * __Journal #2 -__** Pretend you are the parent of a fiction character in your favorite novel, story, play, or movie. Write a blog about your child.

__**Journal #3 -**__ Part 1: Why do you think teenagers commit acts of vandalism? Explain fully. -Part 2: Have you ever given into or stood up to peer pressure? Describe the circumstance. Why is peer pressure such a powerful source?


 * REMEMBER:** There is a difference between **PERSONAL AND PRIVATE** topics. **DON'T WRITE ABOUT ANYTHING** you have done **THAT WILL GET YOU IN TROUBLE!***

__**Journal #4 -**__ Quite often text messages either get mangled trough autocorrect or cut off at the wrong spot by accidentally hitting send too early. Create a story that involves a failed text.

__**Journal #5 -**__ Have you ever sought revenge on someone? Tell the story. How did it work out? Were you satisfied? Did it end poorly?


 * If you are a person who has never been interested giving someone else revenge than you can write about....
 * Why are revenge stories so popular? Why do readers / viewers keep coming back for more vengeance?!**


 * __Journal #6 -__** Where the Hell Is Matt? Watch the video below before writing your paragraphs.

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**__Part 1-__** Write a paragraph describing the video you just watched above.

**__Part 2-__** Write a paragraph speculating why Matt did this project and what his message is.

__**Part 3-**__ What are 3 things that are important to take away from Matt's This I Believe essay? Read the essay below before doing part 3

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