Category: Journal Topics

Quotes for Journal Writing

These quotes require students to write what they think the quote or idea means and then write how the idea applies to their lives. “All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be...


Everyday Facts Journal Topics

Some are questions and some are just fun facts. Sometimes the answers to the questions are not so obvious. What travels faster light or sound? Does the earth travel around the sun or does the sun travel around the earth?...


Perfect Paragraph Moderation

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences using these quotes. Which one do you most agree with? Why? Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer. “He will always be a slave who does not know how to...


Perfect Paragraph Your Philosophy of Life

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences that explains which life philosophy best describes yours? Give examples of how you live your life in this way. Life is great. Life is unfair. Life is what you make it. You may...


Perfect Paragraph Hard Work

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences using these quotes. Which one do you most agree with? Why? Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer. “They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take...



Perfect Paragraph Happiness

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating whether you agree or disagree with the quotes. Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer.  “Remember, happiness doesn’t depend upon who you are or what you have; it depends...


Perfect Paragraph Intellectual Curiosity

Directions: Write a paragraph with 6-8 sentences stating how you could apply these ideas to your life. Cite at least one of the quotes in your answer. “Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton asked why.” – Bernard Mannes Baruch ...


Perfect Paragraph Perseverance

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.  “Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever...