NB #6 -A Surprising Moment
Write about a time when something surprised you. It could be a time when an experience didn't turn out the way you expected. Or you could write about a time when a person didn't turn out to be the way you first thought he or she was going to be. Or maybe you learned how to do something that you didn't think you could learn how to do. Minimun 1/2 page.
NB #7 - Overcoming an Obstacle
Write about a time when you overcame an obstacle. Maybe you learned how to do something that was really challenging in the beginning. Maybe you had to learn to accept or tolerate someone who annoyed you. Maybe you had to deal with a family situation that was difficult or recover from an accident or significant event. Write about the challenge you faced and how you overcame it.
NB #8 - Embarrassing Moment
Write about a time when your parents embarrassed you or you embarrassed your parents. Or you could write about another embarrassing moment in your life. Minimum 1/2 page of writing.
NB #9 -Scared
Write about a time when you were scared. 1) Make a little plot outline to plan your story. 2) Write an interesting lead to start your story-- action, dialogue, reaction, description. Check your yellow folder, page 13 for examples. Minimum 1/2 page.
NB #10 - First Quarter
Reflect on the first quarter of school. What are you doing well? What do you need to work on? What are three goals you could set for yourself that would help you improve next quarter?
