Journal Prompts #11-20

11. Monsters are Due on Maple Street

Picture Analysis Journal

Look at the picture on page 137 in the literature book. Describe, in detail, what you see in the picture.What unusual elements do you notice in the picture?Make some predictions as to what these elements might mean. What mood/feeling is suggested by this picture?

Maple Street

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Spa

ce You are about to embark on an incredible journey into outer space to a newly

discovered planet. Your mission is to begin a community on this planet. You

are allowed to bring with you three other people. Who will these people be? Think carefully about which professions will be

most needed. You may also bring only ten items. Make sure to explain your

reasoning. Choose wisely, for the future of this new planet depends on you!

13. The Unusual Gift

It’s your birthday! You just received a very strange gift in the mail. What is it? Write a thank you note to the person who sent you this gift. Describe you much you enjoy this gift and all the

uses you will have for it!

14. Money Journal

How important is money to you? Do you believe it is the most important thing in life? How could having too much

money be damaging and harmful to you or the people

around you?

15. Choice Journal

16. Noun JournalCreate a story using as many of the following

nouns as possible. Be creative!

Nouns

Chameleon Mt. Everest award A wish

rhinoceros boyfriend Zeus archaeologists

flower milkshake Sister-in-law rainbow

light herd firefighter volcano

bravery fish California kitchen

sorrow Boston Red Sox January king

picture independence Pacific Ocean beauty

restaurant power carrots idea

17. Choice Journal

18. Mystery Item (Pronouns)

Choose a common item. Describe the item using pronouns and creative sentences. Do not give the exact name of your item because your classmates will have to guess. Highlight your pronouns. You must use at least seven different pronouns.

19. Perseverance

What does perseverance mean to you? Describe a time when you or someone you know had to persevere through a

difficult challenge.

20. Choice Journal