1/6 Journal

1/6 Journal
Bell Ringer
Locate the prepositional phrases in the following sentences:
1. Before going to school, we ate breakfast at Dunkin Donuts.

2. We arrived at the school early.

3. The students were standing in the parking lot and hanging out in their cars.

4. When the bell rang, the students ran into the school
Journal Day
Christmas is only two days away, but are you ready? Do you have all of your plans in order for the big day? Today you will be writing about your plans for the Christmas holiday. What do you plan to do on Christmas day? Christmas Eve? Are there any yearly rituals you observe on Christmas? Do you have a special place to visit every year? Etc. etc.

Or

Write a short creative story using mistletoe, a candy cane, Santa, reindeer, a sleigh, a present, a Christmas tree, and a chimney.


Or


Write on a topic of your choice.


(Journals MUST meet all page minimums)

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization.