CLASS JOURNAL WRITING PLAN
                                
     Most classes will begin with 15 minutes of writing.  At the end of the
allotted time you will hand in your page.  I will return the writing within two
days.  
     If you are absent, your writing becomes homework to be handed in upon your
return.  
     Since speed is more important than accuracy for this daily writing, spelling
and grammar will not be marked.  You will receive 2 marks for each entry based on a
minimum of one page (double spaced).  
     When required, usually about once a month, you will choose a piece of writing
to polish and perfect.  This writing will be marked for creativity and style and
mechanical correctness.

                             TOPICS
                                
DO FOUR FROM EACH CATEGORY PER WEEK.

WEEK ONE: DESCRIPTION
               1. Describe your bedroom or your favourite room.
               2. Your favourite place.
               3. A teacher, relative or friend you will never forget.
               4. Your favourite pet or type of animal(s).
               5. Your favourite food or meal.
               6. A description of your choice.

WEEK TWO: PROCESS
               1. How to stay in bed as late as possible but still gets to                     school on time.
               2. How to make the best TV snack (or a meal).
               3. How to get along with ___________.
               4. How to make ____________ (use a hobby)
               5. How to pick the best place to eat.
               6. How to get to your favourite place.

WEEK THREE: COMPARING AND CONTRASTING
               1. The person you are and the person you would like to be.
               2. Two different types of music or groups.
               3. You and a friend.
               4. Two fast foods places.
               5. Two sports or two seasons.
               6. Your choice of two things to compare.

WEEK FOUR: CLASSIFYING
               1. Movies -- good ones and bad ones.
               2. Different groups in your school or community.
               3. Different types of TV commercials.
               4. The different types of _________ (shoes, skiis etc.)
               5. Different ways of getting downtown.
               6. Your choice.

WEEK FIVE: ARGUMENT (FOR AND AGAINST) Present both sides.
               1. A school rule.
               2. Capital punishment
               3. Heavy metal music.
               4. Abortion
               5. Speed limits on highways.
               6. Minimum wage.
               7. Your choice.

WEEK SIX: DEFINITION  -- Always give examples
               1. School is .........
               2. Friendship is ..........
               3. The most serious problems in society
               4. A good movie is........
               5. The best holiday is......
               6. Your choice.