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Dive into December with engaging journal entries designed for 7th graders! These prompts encourage students to express their thoughts creatively while using descriptive language. Each entry should include a catchy title, the date, a captivating topic sentence, at least three complete sentences, and a strong concluding sentence. Students will place their entries in the "Calendar Journal" section of their binders. Develop writing skills and make every entry a compelling piece of creativity before the due date of December 20th.
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DecemberCalendar Journal Topics Ms. S. Hines 7th grade ELA
Journal Entries should include the following: • Title (be creative) • Date • A good topic sentence (hook your audience.) • Three or more complete sentences (be descriptive) • A good clincher/concluding sentence (let your audience know you are finished but do not write “the end.”) • Use descriptive words (use adjectives) • Remember to include capital letters and ending punctuation marks.
DecemberCalendar Journal Topics (Routine Writing) Directions: Place this handout in the “Calendar Journal” section of your binder. Beginning this month, you will write all of your entries in the notebook located in your binder. If you do not have a notebook, use loose leaf paper BUT place each entry in the “Calendar Journal” section of your binder. Journal expectations are located on the back of this handout.. Due date: 12/20/13. (Total points: 10) Name: ______________________________ ELA 7-______ Group #: _____ Total Point Received: ____ I can write routinely for a shorter period of time (first 10 minutes of class) expressing my opinion on many different topics. (W.7.10)