Category: Journal Topics

Perfect Paragraph Friendship

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating how you could apply one or two of these ideas to your life. Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer. “What is a friend? A single soul in two...


10 Journal Topics

What do you think of people who use profanity in public? Is it better to give or to receive? What if your house caught fire? What would you take with you? Put these in order of priority: your pet, your...


New Year’s Day Writing Lesson Plans

New Year’s Resolutions Interview Interview a partner about his or her resolutions for the New Year. When you are done, write a paragraph about your partner’s goals. Include the following: your partner’s name, New Year’s resolutions and what they need...


Reference List of 28 Common Prefixes

A nice reference with the prefix, meaning and two examples. Prefix: bi Meaning: two Example: biped, biannual You may also like… Multiplication Table Reference Sheet Vocabulart Flashcards Lesson English Extra Credit Opportunities Literature Groups Presentation


10 Christmas Journal Topics

Some families open presents on Christmas Eve and others wait until Christmas morning. What does your family do? What other Christmas traditions does your family observe? What is your favorite Christmastime food? Write a letter to Santa telling him what...



4 Types of Sentences

There are four types of sentences. Declarative – makes a statement – Example: I like chocolate. Interrogative – asks a question – Example: Do you like chocolate? Imperative – gives a command – Example: Give me the chocolate. Exclamatory –...


4 Types of Writing

There are four main types of writing: expository, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive. Expository – Writing in which author’s purpose is to inform or explain the subject to the reader. Persuasive – Writing that states the opinion of the writer and...


Is It Fact or Opinion

In both reading and writing we often need to be able to tell the difference between fact and opinion. In writing we often make factual statements and support them with opinion. When reading it is important to know if a...