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Journal Topics What is... What is something you dislike about yourself? What is something you do well? What is your favorite room in your home and why? What is a good neighbor? What is the worst thing parents can do to their children? What is your favorite time of day? What is your idea of a dull evening? What is the best way to treat meddlesome people? What is something you are optimistic about? What is something you are pessimistic about? What is your most indispensable possession and why? What is the meaning of "He laughs best who laughs last"? What is your favorite song and why? What is the best birthday present you ever received? What is the best birthday present you could receive? What is something that makes you feel sad? What is your favorite book and why? What is something that really bugs you? What is something that really makes you angry? What is the best advice you ever received? What is your favorite holiday? What makes this holiday special? What is your favorite day of the week? What is your favorite month? Why? What if... What would happen if you could fly whenever you wanted? When would you use this ability? What would happen if there were no television? Why would this be good? bad? What if school sports were dropped? What if I have lived during this time in history? Pick a certain time in history such as the Stone Age, During Jesus time, in the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s. What if weekends were longer and school was just half a day for four days out of the week? What If I could be someone else, I would be . . .
Parents should be honest with their kids because… The worst food I ever ate was… A toy I’ve held onto all these years is… We couldn’t stop laughing when… If I were a superhero, I’d be . . . Sometimes, adults seem . . . If I were alone on a desert island…. If I were a person who was in constant pain I would cope….. I wonder why…. I deserve a larger allowance because… I would like to see…. My most unforgettable dream was…. The hardest thing I've ever done was…. My worst vacation I have ever had was… Rights that kids in my grade should have are… My first encounter with a bully was… A "visit" to a hospital, doctor's office, or dentist's office was…. Let's hear it for my favorite senior citizen…. Coping with brothers and sisters is like…. The toys I'll never give up is…. A typical evening at home is…… A friend who moved away…. Morning madness is…. My parents most difficult discipline problem with me was when…. I will never forget the time I put my foot in my mouth…. A meaningful gift I've given or received was…. My biggest mistakes was… The person who knows me the best is… I worry about… the most… because…. Something this school really needs is . . . When I hang out with my friends we enjoy… My muscles were so sore after . . . The pressure of tryouts are… I like to break the daily routine when I decide to…. We got caught when… The book that got me hooked on reading was…because… It really bugs me when… One thing I want to do by the time I finish 8th grade is… What a house of the future will look like…. Then draw it. Dear Mister President… My participation in an outside-of-school activity is… How I picture myself four years from now…. Here's what a new student needs to know about my school… I'm principal for the day. Here's my schedule of events… A narrow escape from trouble was when I… If only I would have listened I would have… My first friend was… TV would be a lot better if… My favorite neighbor was… A visit to a relative's house was… A dedicated teacher or coach… When I was lost… My idea of a fun weekend is… A school field trip… A memorable bus ride was when… My first concert was… My best class was…. My worst class was… Finally, a good assembly was when… The most fun I've had recently…
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