JOURNAL TOPICS
The benefits of giving rather than receiving
My most embarrassing moment
The pros and cons of wearing school uniforms
The pros and cons of having vending machines in the school
My favourite song and what I like about it...
My most memorable moment...
My best friend...
My favourite things to do on a rainy day
If I had one million dollars…
My career objectives
What does New Year's Eve mean to you...
The best present I ever received and why
The biggest influence in my life...
Do you think that holidays are too commercialized?
Write about your pets.
The media influence on body image
What superstitions do you have?
My favourite board game.
If I had to throw out all of my belongings besides one thing, what would I keep?
What in your opinion is the most important occupation?
The best vacation I have ever had.
How old should one be to drive? Explain.
How can we help stop pollution?
Who is your favourite actor/actress? What movies have they been in?
What does poetry mean to you?
What do I do to relax?
If I could change one thing about the world I would…
What do you think life will be like in the year 2100?
Describe what you think life would have been like 200 years ago.
What is your least favourite food, and why?
Do we rely too much on technology (computers)?
Should we be allowed to use calculators in Math class?
The importance of music in every day life.
Discuss a couple of things that you would like added to your classroom.
What do you do to stay fit?
What is your favourite T.V show? Why?
Describe a current event that you have heard on T.V. or read in the newspaper recently.
What country would you most like to visit. Why?
Describe your heritage. Where do your ancestors come from?
Who is your hero? Why?
What is your favourite holiday? Why?
What is your attitude towards math?
How important is it in today’s society to learn a second language?
Is there life on other planets?
What should we do about the garbage landfill dilemma? Where should we put all of the garbage?
What does Earth Day mean to you?
Tell me about your summer vacation!
Do you have any plans for the March Break?
What is the most exotic thing you have ever eaten? Was it good?
Describe a situation in your life where you had a conflict and you had to come up with a solution.
Do you think it would be a good idea to come to school every Saturday & have 3 months off in the summer instead of 2?
If I were Prime minister of the country...
