Journal Entries

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3/13/07- In accordion form, write a letter to Governor Minner expressing your views of the DSTP.

3/14/07-Now that you have completed one portion of the DSTP explain any thoughts or concerns you may have about the remainder of the tests. Use accordion format.

3/21/07- In reference to the article, "Basketball Burnout," in accordion form, express at least two reasons as to why or why not, Marisol should continue to play basketball. Be sure to use specific examples from the text. Please RAFT the prompt!

3/26/07- Now that we are in the 4th marking period, I___________. First of all, ____________. In addition, __________ For example, _____________. Last_____________. In conclusion, _______________.

3/27/07- After school today I plan to_________ First, I will________. Next, I will_________. For example,____________. Also,____________. All in all,_______________.

3/28/07- Imagine that your parents came to you in the middle of the night and told you that you were going to move from your home to a secret hiding place. You can not take any bags with you of any sort. All you basically can take are the clothes on your back. Explain what "one" item you would take with you.It can not be anything large, it must be an item that you can hide on your body so as not to draw attention to yourself. Write your paragraph in accordion form.

4/9/07- I still believe that___________________

I used to believe that,_______________ but I do not believe that this idea is true anymore because___________________.

Irony- the contrast between expectation and reality.

Dramatic irony- when people watching (reading a play) know something that the characters in the play do not know and it often involves their fate, or something that will happen to them in the future.

4/10/07- List the constituents of the "Final Solution."

4/11/07- Explain the rules that must be followed by members in the annex, during the daytime hours.

4/12/07- Anne does not get along too well with many members in the annex. In accordion form, explain, IN DETAIL, at least two of the conflicts.

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4/13/07- Explain in accordion format what you think would be the most difficult part of living in the annex: sharing it with strangers, the fear of discovery, or remaining silent for hour at a time.

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