Question of the Week May 18th

To be "in a pickle" means to be in a difficult situation, to be stuck, or to have some kind of a problem. Write a time when you were in a pickle. Explain the situation and how you got out of this pickle. As usual, you will have to write at least a THREE paragraph response to this week's question.

Question of the Week May 13th

Many people consider number 13 to be unlucky. Why not make 13 a lucky number? Make a list of 13 ways in which you feel you are a lucky person. The list must be in complete sentences to recieve full credit.

CNN Student News Journal May 6th

As usual, you will need to write at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Remember to tell me what you thought and not what you saw!

CNN Student News Journal May 5th

As usual, you will need to write at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Remember to tell me what you thought and not what you saw.

CNN Student News Journal May 4th

As usual you will need to write at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Make sure to tell me what you thought and not what you saw.

CNN Student News Journal May 3rd

As usual, you will need to write at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Remember to tell me what you thought and not what you saw. I watched it with you!

Question of the Week May 6th

"May is Older Americans Month. Write a poem in honor of an older American that you know and respect." You will need to write a poem which is at least 3 stanzas long, each stanza must contain 4 lines.

Question of the Week April 29th

"Today is Moment of Laughter Day. In honor of this hilarious occasion, write a funny story or poem that might make people laugh." If you are writing a story, it must be at least THREE paragraphs. If you are writing a poem, it must be at least THREE stanzas with four verses each.

Question of the Week April 21st

"The tallest man in medical history was about nine feet tall. Imagine that you have grown even taller! Describe what your day would be like." As usual, you will need to write at least a THREE paragraph response to this week's question. Be creative!

CNN Journal April 18th

As always you will need to do at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News.

Question of the Week April 15th

"As you are taking a walk one afternoon, you find a fountain. A sign says that if you drink from this fountain, you will stay the same age forever. Would you take a drink? Describe what you would do and why." As always you will need to write at least a THREE paragraph response to the question. Explain your reasoning well!

CNN News Journal April 7th

As usual, you will need to write at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Remember to tell me what you thought/felt about what you saw. You do not need to retell what happened because I watched it with you!

Question of the Week April 8th

"Pretend that you are a kite. Your string has broken and you can float anywhere in the world. Write a story telling about your adventures. Write a story telling about your adventures." As always you will need to write at least a THREE paragraph response to the question of the week. Be creative!

CNN News Journal March 31st

As usual, you will need to write at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Make sure to tell me what you thought and not what you saw. I watched it with you!

Question of the Week April 1st

"April Fool's Day is observed on April 1. Wire about the best joke you have ever played on someone." As always you will need to write at least a THREE paragraph response to the question.

Question of the Week March 25th

"Pretend you could have a conversation with your favorite toys. Which toy would it be and what would you talk about. Write out the dialogue." For this week's response, you will have to have at least 10 quotations. Good luck and be creative!

Question of the Week March 16th

What does it mean to be brave? Write about a time when you or someone you know acted bravely. As usual, you will need to write a THREE paragraph response. Make sure to check for spelling and punctuation errors before submitting.

CNN News Journal March 24th

As usual, you will need to write at leaste a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Be sure to tell me what you thought about what you saw and not what happened because I watched it with you!

Question of the Week March 11th

"What if every week had 8 days instead of 7? What would you call this 8th day of the week and how would you spend it?" As usual, you will need to write a THREE paragraph response to the question. Make sure to answer all parts of the question and explain yourself well!

Question of the Week March 4th

"What if you had an invisible friend? Write a funny story about the day your invisible friend decides to follow you to school." As always, you will need to write at least a THREE paragraph response to the writing prompt. Make sure to check for spelling and grammatical errors before sumbitting to avoid losing points!

Question of the Week February 25th

Be an Encourager Day is observed annually in February. Who has given you the most encouragement in your life? Explain your answer. You will need to write at least a THREE paragraph response to the question. If your response is something you do not want to share with everyone, please write it at the bottom of your submission and I will keep it between us!

CNN Student News Response Journal March 2nd

As always, you will need to write a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Make sure to tell me what you thought about what you saw. You do not need to retell what happened; I watched it with you!

Question of the Week February 17th

Imagine what life would be like without computers. Describe a computer free day. Be descriptive. How would your day change? How would you replace the time you spend on the computer. As usual, you will need to write at least THREE paragraphs. Make sure to check for spelling and grammatical errors before submitting!

CNN Journal February 8th

As usual, you will need to write at least TWO paragraphs on your thoughts on today's episode of CNN Student News. Remember to tell me what you thought and NOT what you saw!

Question of the Week February 11th

You are a secret service agent, and your job is to guard the President. Describe a typical day. As usual, you will need to write at least THREE sentences. Make sure to be descriptive and to check for grammatical changes before submitting!

CNN News Journal February 4th

You will need to write at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Make sure to tell me what you thought. You do NOT need to retell everything that happened. I watched it with you!

Question of the Week February 4th

Pretend that when you awake this morning, you and your family found you had been transported to another country. Tell what country you are in and what you will do next. As always you will need to write at least THREE paragraphs. Be creative and very descriptive!

Question of the Week January 28th

The Superbowl is played toward the end of January. Pretend that you are a football player who just scored the winning touchdown. Write and answer at LEAST 5 questions a TV reporter might ask. For this question of the week, you will not be writing in paragraph form. You will need to make sure you have at LEAST a two sentence response to each question. Yes and no responses will not be sufficient.

CNN News Journal January 21st

As usual you will need to write a two paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Remember to really describe what you thought. Explain your thoughts well!

CNN Student News Journal January 19th

You will need to write a TWO paragraph response today's episode of CNN Student News. Make sure to tell me what you thought and not what you saw. I will no longer be allowing things such as I like this or I liked that. You will have to give more description about the situation to earn full points.

CNN Student News Journal January 17th

As always, you will need to write a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Remember to tell me what you thought and not retell what you saw. What did you like? What did you dislike?

Question of the Week January 21st

January is National Soup Month. Create a recipe for a soup that has magical powers. Describe the ingredients in the soup and what happens to people to eat it. As usual, you will need to write THREE paragraphs on the question. Try to add some "fancy" words!

Question of the Week January 14th

January 11th is International Thank-You Day write a thank-you to someone who has done something special for you and your family. Be specific. You will need to write THREE pargraphs.

CNN Response Journal January 7th

As usual you will have to write a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Make sure to tell me what you thought and not retell what happened!

Question of the Week January 7th

Pretend a spaceship lands in your backyard one day and the pilot invites you to go for a ride. Write all about your unusual space adventure in space. As always you will need to write at least THREE paragraphs for the Question of the Week!