Dauphin Daily Journals

1. Mrs. Waid 2011-2012 Dauphin Daily Journals

2. Rules • Write at least five complete sentences as a response. • Each journal should be written in paragraph form. • These are to be done as soon as the first bell rings. • Every 20 journals will be taken up for a possible 200 points.

3. August 15, 2011 #1 Describe something you did this past summer.

4. August 16, 2011 #2 List one of your pet peeves and write about why it annoys you.

5. August 17, 2011 #3 What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done? What is something dangerous that you want to try?

6. August 18, 2011 #4 What is your favorite activity? Why do you enjoy it?

7. August 19, 2011 #5 AHSGE Review Directions: Write the following questions and answer choices and choose the correct answer for each.

8. 1. Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. The new book's are in the back of the library. B. My brother-in-laws are in town for the weekend. C. Four deers grazed at the side of the road. D. The chairpersons met in the conference room today.

9. 2. Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is an error. A. Each of the girls likes her advisor. B. Both Jimmy and Bobby like his pizza cold. C. All of the children hung their jackets in the closet. D. All students earned extra points on their exam.

10. August 22, 2011 #6 What is courage?

11. August 23, 2011 #7 Describe a hero. It can be either someone you know or simply qualities of a hero.

12. August 25, 2011 #8 Describe the perfect date.

13. August 26, 2011 #9 AHSGE Review Directions: Write the following questions and answer choices and choose the correct answer for each. Go Wildcats!!!!

14. Choose the sentence that is written correctly A. Our dog knows it's name. B. You're my very best friend. C. Who's car is parked in the driveway? D. The boys left they're skates at the park.

15. Choose the sentence in which the underlined word is an error. A. Us hikers enjoy spending free time outdoors. B. By now we know the speech by heart. C. All of us should know the combinations to our lockers. D. We will teach a lesson to the students.

16. August 29, 2011 #10 What is something that you appreciate about your parents? What is something that you will do differently when you are a parent?

17. August 30, 2011 #11 What does school pride mean to you?

18. August 31, 2011 #12 What was your most difficult or most joyous life experience?

19. September 1, 2011 #13 Write the quote, what you think it means, and if you agree or disagree with it. “Whoever is happy will make others happy too.” - Anne Frank

20. September 2, 2011 #14 • Choose the sentence in which the comma or commas are used correctly. • A. The horse, a beautiful brown stallion galloped playfully toward the stream. • B. The horse, a beautiful brown stallion, galloped playfully toward the stream. • C. The horse a beautiful brown stallion, galloped playfully toward the stream. • D. The horse a beautiful, brown stallion galloped playfully toward the stream.

21. Choose the correct punctuation for the underlined sentence part. • Yes I would like to go with you to the city. • A. Yes, I would like • B. Yes I would, like • C. Yes I would like, • D. correct as is

22. September 6, 2011 #15 List one major world problem and how you think we should solve it.

23. September 7, 2011 #16 Is it important that the president not lie? Why or why not?

24. September 8, 2011 #17 Write quote, write what you think it means, and write whether you agree or disagree. “Every setback is a starting point for a comeback.” - Anonymous

25. September 9, 2011 #18 AHSGE Review Choose the sentence that contains an error. A. Last year, the managers received a two percent raise. B. My grandfather grows tomatos and carrots in his garden. C. A group of students went to the museum Sunday. D. Seventeen fish swam in the saltwater tank.

26. AHSGE Review Choose the sentence in which the apostrophe (') is used correctly. A. I have not seen Marys' picture. B. Our house is next to the Miller's. C. The witness's testimony is important to the case. D. Kathleen belongs to the United Banker's Association.

27. September 12, 2011 #19 Write about a good book you’ve read or movie you’ve seen recently.

28. September 14, 2011 #20Write, staple 20 journals, and turn in. What do you think should be invented and why?

29. September 15, 2011 #21 Do you think there is or ever was life on another planet? Explain your answer.

30. AHSGE ReviewSeptember 16, 2011 #22 Reading Practice • Directions: Read the selection that was handed to you. After reading answer the questions in your journal to receive credit for today. • Make sure to read carefully and go back and check your answers. This is great practice for the graduation exam.

31. September 19, 2011 #23 What would happen if it suddenly started raining cats and dogs? Write a brief narrative.

32. September 20, 2011 # 24 What is the most important issue facing teens today? How should they deal with it?

33. September 21, 2011 #25 Write the quote, explain what you think it means, and write if you agree or disagree. “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” –Henry Ford

34. September 22, 2011 #26 Write about the biggest lie you’ve ever told.

35. September 23, 2011 # 27 AHSGE Reading Practice Directions: Read the selection that was handed to you. After reading answer the questions in your journal to receive credit for today. Make sure to read carefully and go back and check your answers. This is great practice for the graduation exam.

36. September 26, 2011 #28 “Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” – Mark Twain

37. September 27, 2011 #29 “Friendship is like money, easier made than kept.” – Samuel Butler Write quote, write what you think it means and if you agree or disagree. You may have an example of this one that you can write about.

38. September 28, 2011 #30 Write about a habit you find hard to break.

39. September 29, 2011 #31 Write about something that bothered you this week.

40. September 30, 2011 #32 AHSGE Review Write the question and all answer choices. Choose the best answer. 1. Choose the correct word or words to complete the sentence. When it saw the mouse run across the floor, the kitten ______ into action. a. sprang c. is springing b. has sprung d. will have sprung

41. 2. Choose the sentence that is written correctly. A. The dog is sleeping in their basket. B. Someone left their tablet on the table. C. Neither of the boys knows their multiplication tables. D. My mother says children should always mind their manners.

42. What you need to know. 1. If you did not turn in your notes and study guide yesterday, turn it in your box now! 2. You have 20 minutes to work with your partner on your writing assignment. Remember to check for spelling and grammar errors as well as coherency and paragraph length. 3. You will present your papers to the class. Ms. McCarthy will take note of who is presenting. 4. Hand your paper to Ms. McCarthy to get full credit. Make sure your names are on it! Love you!

43. What are you afraid of? October 3, 2011 #33

44. October 4, 2011 #34 What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you?

45. October 5, 2011 #35 If you had one chance to bring some one back to life, who would it be? Why? What would you do?

46. October 11, 2011 #36 • What is the best horror, suspense, or mystery movie you've ever seen? Why?

47. If you were going to create a monster(epic or horror) what kind of skills, characteristics, and features would you give it? October 12, 2011 #37

48. Write a brief narrative starting with this prompt: The door slowly creaked open and before I had time to hide or run. . . October 13, 2011 #38

49. What is your favorite Halloween memory? Why is it special to you? October 17, 2011 #39

50. If you had a ghost that only you could see and talk to, what would you do? October 18, 2011 #40Turn in!!!!!