Journals 1st 9 Weeks Goals

Journals 1st 9 Weeks
• 1st 5 minutes of each class.
• Worth 100 points EACH Semester.
• Must be ¾ a page. ONE page per entry (use both
front & back of pages).
• Every entry must be formatted with:
– The Journal #
– The Date Top Corner of the Page!
– The “Title”
Sometimes there will be a practice multiple choice question at the bottom of the
journal slide—print the question AND all the possible answers in the bottom ¼ of
your journal page before you circle the correct answer. These will be practice
Explore & K-Prep questions!

Journal Entry #1Journal Entry #1
August 16, 2013
Pure GOALed!
Academic
School Goals
Non-Academic
School Goals
Personal
Goals
Create a chart in your journal
and brainstorm goals in all 3
areas.

August 19, 2013
One STEP at a time!
Think about the goal of making good
grades (honor roll, straight A’s).
A. List the steps you NEED to take to
reach that goal.
B. List the DISTRACTIONS that could
keep you from reaching that goal.

August 20, 2013
One STEP at a time!
Think about the goal of being
detention-free.
A. List the steps you NEED to take to
reach that goal.
B. List the DISTRACTIONS that could
keep you from reaching that goal.

August 21, 2013
Rank Your Goals-Top 5!
Since the GOAL is to reach your SCHOOL &
PERSONAL goals this school year (2013-14), take
time to RANK your goals. Think of which goals
are MOST important to you and rank them.
(1=most important)
School Goals: Personal Goals:
1-5 1-5

August 22, 2013
SMART Goals
Practice writing goals in the SMART format
by creating a DUMB/SMART chart.
S-Specific M-Measurable A-Achievable R-Realistic T-Time-framed
Keep practicing until time runs out!
Dumb Goal SMART GOAL
Ex. Exercise more I will commit to doing 50 push-ups
and 50 sit-ups before bed each night

August 26, 2013
OR Coaching
In the following group of words, choose the word that is
spelled incorrectly.
A. B. C. D.
independence knowledge acceptence competent
Draw a sample Open Response Planning
Page in your journal. Be sure to include ALL
four boxes: I am to do (Tasks), Key Terms,
Organize/Outline, & Respond.

August 28, 2013
OR Follow-Up: Key Terms
Choose the correctly capitalized sentence or the best answer.
A. mr. Epperson spent a summer in Japan a few years ago.
B. Mr. epperson spent a summer in japan a few years ago.
C. Mr. Epperson spent a summer in japan a few years ago.
D. Mr. Epperson spent a summer in Japan a few years ago.
Create the following chart on your journal page
(leave LOTS of space to fill in Key Terms):
INSIGHTFUL/INDEPTH COMPLETE/CORRECT ARE YOU KIDDING ME?

Journal Entry #1Goals Attainable Tone
Personality Achievable Realistic
Informal Time-framed Mission
Formal Infer Perspective
Organization Feasible Vocabulary
Intense Motivated Examples
Explicit Attitude Diction
Ambition Story Letter
Dramatic Improve Spunky
Precise Humor Juxtaposition
Practical Mood Audience
Reasonable Irony Hyper
Sincere Megan In-depth
Insightful Sarcasm Perseverance
Sophisticated Emphasis Athletics

Journal Entry #1
Journal Entry #8
August 29, 2013
SPAM Paragraph Review
Copy and label the “SPAM BURGER” drawing below:
Identify the noun modifier(s). ADJECTIVE(S)
The football players ran onto the field.
A. players B. field C. ran D. football

August 30, 2013
Gratitude Day!
Topic: Showing Gratitude for ________________
Detail 1: ___________________
Detail 2: ___________________
Copy down this
outline and fill in
the blanks. Draft
the note below—
indent just like
you will in the
final note!!
(Remember:

Dear Ron,
I just wanted to take a minute to let you know how much I
truly appreciate all you have done for the boys lately. For one
thing, you are ALWAYS willing to play chauffer. Whether it is
picking up Bryant from morning workouts at 7:15 a.m. or
getting him to his orthodontist appointments or even hauling
him back and forth to the golf course, you are always willing to
play taxi driver to him. With my schedule, I literally wouldn’t be
able to make it without your help. Another reason you deserve
some appreciation is the fact that you are one of the boys
biggest fans. During soccer season, you’re willing to brave the
bleachers (or lawn chairs) just to cheer on Cole. This year,
you’ve also braved the “course” (golf course that is) and I
know that Bryant has appreciated your support in his quest for
par! All in all, you’ve been the best chauffer and fan and
grandfather that any two boys could hope for (and you’ve
been a pretty great father-in-law too).
Sincerely,
Hope

Sepetember 3, 2013
SPAM Practice
TOPIC: Academic Goals
Detail 1- Honor Roll
Detail 2- ERN A4
Which of the following uses quotations correctly
A. Mrs. Muehleman asked, “How many books did you read this summer?”
B. Mrs. Muehleman asked. “How many books did you read this summer?”
C. Mrs. Muehleman asked, “How many books did you read this summer”?
D. Not a quote.

September 4, 2013
More SPAM Practice
TOPIC: Honor Roll (Academic Goal)
Detail 1- What I need to do
Detail 2- What YOU can do to help
Choose the correct word to best complete the sentence.
Based on the incredible length of the recipe, making this cake
was going to be noteworthy.
A. NO CHANGE
B. time consuming
C. unbelievable
D. strict

September 5, 2013
SPAM Practice
TOPIC: Non-Academic Goals
Detail 1- Attendance
Detail 2- Detention-Free
spelled incorrectly.
A. B. C. D.
conscience decieve flaunt misspelled

September 6, 2013
More SPAM Practice
TOPIC: Detention-Free (Non-Academic Goal)
Detail 1- What I need to do
Detail 2- What YOU can do to help
Which of the following uses commas correctly?
A. We had to throw out the four, damaged, plastic bins.
B. We had to throw out the four, damaged plastic bins.
C. We had to throw out the four damaged plastic bins.
D. We had to throw out the four, damaged, plastic, bins.

September 9, 2013
Brain DUMP
Write down ANY/ALL things that come
to mind when you hear the word:
Identify the idiom.
Initial action, usually between two persons
A. break through the ice B. water over ice
C. break the ice D. melt the ice
GOAL

September 10, 2013
Triangulation
Copy a small model of the triangle below onto the top of your
journal page—label EVERYTHING!!
BIG IDEA—Help/Support/Encouragement IN GENERAL
(for EVERYONE)
Your 
Academic, Non-Academic, Personal
Background on Pure Goaled project
Help/Support/Encouragement
(this time make it PERSONAL)
3-4 Sentences
2-3 Sentences
1-2 Sentences
1 Sentence
7-10 Sentences
Total

September 11, 2013
More Triangulation
BIG IDEA (In General)—YOUR CHOICE
Your 
Pure GOALed Class Project
Get Personal with BIG IDEA
(Ask for SUPPORT)
3-4 Sentences
2-3 Sentences
1-2 Sentences
1 Sentence
7-10 Sentences
Total

September 16, 2013
Parts of Speech Review
Create a tic-tac-toe board (BIG—Fill the Space) on your page
and label each of the spaces with the following categories:
NOUN (n.) VERB (vt./vi.)
CONJUNCTION (conj.)
ADVERB (adv.)
PRONOUN (pron.)
ADJECTIVE (adj.)
PREPOSITION (prep.) INTERJECTION (interj.)
LEAVE ROOM FOR NOTES!!
ARTICLES:
a, an, the
A word that names a
person, place, thing,
idea, or quality
A word that expresses an
action, an occurrence or a
state of being
A word that renames or is
used instead of a noun (I, you,
he, she, it, we, they etc.)
A word that describes
(or modifies) a noun or
a pronoun
A word that describes (or
modifies) a verb, an adjective,
or another adverb—shows
time, manner, place or degree
A word that is used with a
noun, pronoun, or noun
phrase—shows direction,
location, or time
A word that joins together
sentences, clauses,
phrases, or words
A spoken word, phrase, or
sound that expresses sudden
or strong feeling

September 12, 2013
Triangulation Conclusion
Copy the following triangle in your journal. Label EVERYTHING!!
Sum up your overall message
(BE PERSONAL)
Exit 
(1 Sentence)
Closing Statement—the big FINALE!!
1 Sentence
3-4 Sentences
1-2 Sentences
5-7 Sentences Total

September 17, 2013
More SPAM Practice
TOPIC: Showing Patriotism through ACTIONS
Detail 1- Pledge/National Anthem
Detail 2- Patriotic Holidays
Choose the correct word(s) to best complete the sentence.
Open response tests, often given twice in each class
each grading period, is the ONLY ERN-A4 test format.
A. NO CHANGE B. period is C. period are D. period, are

September 18, 2013
Science Triangulation
BIG IDEA—Invade/Invaders/Invasion (IN GENERAL)
Your 
Background on ScienceInvade
“Invasive Species”
Introduce YOUR Species
3-4 Sentences
2-3 Sentences
1-2 Sentences
1 Sentence
7-10 Sentences
Total
Background, Where’s, What’s

September 23, 2013
Denotation!
Write down as many words as you can think of that
have the same DENOTATION as the word “LEAVE”.
Denotation=Dictionary Definition
Word: Leave
Denotation: to go out of or away from
spelled correctly.
A. B. C. D.
feind aquire glissen specifically

September 24, 2013
Connotation!
Fill in the chart below with words that have the same DENOTATION as the
word “FIGHT”, but have positive, neutral, or negative CONNOTATIONS.
Word: FIGHT (noun)
Denotation: a physical encounter
Positive Neutral Negative

September 25, 2013
Diction Practice
Use the chart below to organize your ideas about what each
word IMPLIES and the IMAGERY associated with the word.
Word What it IMPLIES IMAGERY
(images that come to mind)
GRIEVE
SOB
WEEP
BOOHOO

September 26, 2013
SPAM Practice
TOPIC: Importance of DICTION (word choice)
Detail 1- Positive Connotation
Detail 2- Negative Connotation
Write out a SPAM paragraph using the TOPIC and
DETAILS listed below (Remember: TDSSDSSC)
FOR YOUR SUPPORT SENTENCES: feel free to choose ANY words that we
have discussed in class that have positive or negative connotation
(FIGHT: brawl, conflict, contest, duel, riot/CRY: boohoo, grieve, sob, weep)

September 30, 2013
OR Follow-Up: Key Terms
Create the following chart on your journal page
(leave LOTS of space to fill in Key Terms):
GIMME A 3!
Good/Complete/Correct Words
GIMME A 4!
GREAT/WOW Words
Choose the correct word(s) to best complete the sentence.
Some school subjects, such as social studies and science, can
be harder than at first it seems to be.
A. NO CHANGE B. it seemed C. they seem D. they seemed

Journal Entry #1synonym imagery perceived
literally negative connotation
imply/implies positive evokes
neutral explicit(ly) implicit(ly)
mischievous innocent tone
delinquent infer/infers optimism
pessimism diction insult/insulting
guilty spoiled fragile
loathe/loathing sarcasm image
imagine stubborn juxtaposition
convey mood implication
interpret compliment dull
disrespectful moody condescending
impolite/polite respect/respectful naughty

October 1, 2013
Gratitude Day!
Topic: Showing Gratitude for ________________
Detail 1: ___________________
Detail 2: ___________________
Monthly Challenge:
Your paragraph
MUST be at least
an 8-8-4!
8 Sentences
8 Different WORDS
to start each
sentence
4 Parts of Speech
(Remember:
TDSSDSSC)
Write your TOPIC & 2 DETAILS at the top of your page, then wait for the timer!!

Dear Nick,
I just wanted to take a minute to let you know how much you
are truly appreciated. For one thing, your organization and effort has
made this golf season a successful one. Practices are purposeful
and challenging under your leadership (the kids are really working
hard, but still enjoying themselves and enjoying the sport). Most of
the golfers have improved under you guidance this year as well and
that speaks volumes about your commitment to the MHS golf
program. Another reason you deserve some gratitude is the
inspiration you provide to the team. You truly “walk the walk” by
being the type of golfer you want the kids to be. They are more
motivated than any team in the past and that is a direct result of
your influence on them. All in all, you DRIVE this team to be their
best by being the best and we are all grateful for the sacrifices you
continue to make and the role model you continue to be.
Sincerely,
Hope
(Bryant’s mom)
Pronoun, Preposition, Noun (Plural), Adjective,
Adjective, Pronoun, Pronoun, Adverb =5
8-8-5

October 2, 2013
More Connotation!
Fill in the chart below with words that have the same DENOTATION as the
word “WRITE”, but have positive, neutral, or negative CONNOTATIONS.
Word: WRITE (verb)
Denotation: to express or communicate in writing
Positive Neutral Negative

October 3, 2013
Diction Practice
Use the chart below to organize your ideas about what each
word IMPLIES and the IMAGERY associated with the word.
Word IMAGERY
(images that come to mind)
What it IMPLIES…
BLURT
LECTURE
GOSSIP
CHAT

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