Poetry Global Introductions and Journal Topics

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PoetryGlobal Introductions and Journal Topics
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Mood

• What things in everyday life impact your mood
  (weather, events, setting, peoples actions,
  etc.)?

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Nature

• Choose a setting in nature (woods, night sky,
  ocean, dessert, blizzard, rainstorm, etc.) and
  write down as many words/phrases that describe
  that setting.

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Dreams and Goals

• Why is it important for individuals to have
  dreams and goals in their lives?

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Favorite Season

• Write a short paragraph describing your favorite
  season and what you love about it. Use at least 2
  of these words anticipate, coincide, display,
  participate.

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Choices

• Think about why people sometimes choose to do
  things that are difficult, challenging, or even
  unpopular. Use at least 2 of these words
  challenge, compel, conform, distinguish.

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Stages of Man

• Make a list of what you think are the seven most
  important periods or ages in a persons life and
  give a reason for each. Use at least two of
  these words acquire, alter, cease, coincide,
  embody

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Emotion

• Write down a powerful emotion that individuals
  can experience. Describe what this emotion
  entails. What does it feel like? What does it
  resemble? Use figurative language to express your
  thoughts (similes, metaphors, personification,
  etc.)

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Tragedy

• What tragedies have you, your family, or your
  friends experienced? How does tragedy impact our
  emotions?

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Imagery

• Imagery is the language that appeals to our five
  senses. List 3 of your favorite things and 2 of
  your least favorite things for each of the five
  senses.
• Sight
• Sound
• Taste
• Touch
• Smell

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Interests

• What are 5 things that you are interested in,
  enjoy doing, or would love to learn to do. Why do
  you enjoy these things or activities?