Journals 1-13

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Journals 1-13

• Include dates too!

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Journal 1

• George goes out of his way to protect Lennie, his
  slow-witted, lumbering giant of a friend from
  people. Have you ever felt so protective of a
  friend or a family member? How did you protect
  that person? Explain what happened in a paragraph
  or two.

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Journal 2

• Who makes you laugh and why?

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Journal 3

• Dare to be yourself. Explain what this quote
  means, and explain how this quote relates to your
  life.
• --Andre Gide

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Journal 4 (9-1-11)

• Superheroes have it pretty good. Sure, a lot of
  them are lonely and misunderstood, but, as
  compensation, they can create massive storms at
  will, or fly or shoot swords out of their
  fingers. If you could have any power, what would
  you choose, and why? What would you do with your
  new power?

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Journal 5

• Free topic

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Journal 6

• What is the name of your SSR book? Give a quick
  summary of what you have read today.

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Journal 7

• Compose a dialectical journal for Of Mice and Men
  chapters 1-3.

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Journal 8

• Compose a dialectical journal for chapter 4 of Of
  Mice and Men.
• The dialectical journal entry should center on
  the theme of loneliness.

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Journal 9

• Would you recommend the book Of Mice and Men to a
  friend? Why or why not?

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Journal 10

• Myths were created before the era of literacy.
  Long before they were first written down, they
  survived by being told or recited.
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of
  passing down stories orally? Make a list of
  advantages and disadvantages , and explain your
  reasoning below.

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Journal 11

• In the Iliad, Hera reminds Zeus that fate is the
  one thing the all-powerful god cannot change.
• What does the word fate mean? Have you ever felt
  that something was destined to happen? Can you
  overcome fate? Explain your ideas.

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Journal 12

• In mythology, mortals are closely connected to
  nature. Their stories involve natural things,
  such as trees, flowers, clouds, and the sea. The
  gods and goddesses are often a part of nature,
  representing the sun or the moon, for example.
• In a paragraph, explain whether or not you feel
  close to nature. What connects you to or
  separates you from it?

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Journal 13

• There are many talented musicians in mythology,
  but Orpheus was considered the best lyrist. When
  he played, everything stopped for the
  performance Rivers ceased flowing and trees bend
  their boughs just to listen.
• Have you ever been captivated by a piece of
  music? Write a paragraph about a time when you
  were fascinated by the sound of music.