Journal 11: Jam Cafe is done after weeks of preparation. What did we as a class do well in preparing for Jam cafe? What could have been done better? In what ways did you contribute to the success of Jam Cafe? In what ways could you have been more proactive in prepping for Jam Cafe? (Due 11/21)
Journal 10: Last week we spoke about the election results. What are your thoughts on the election results? What are you loking forward to? What are your concerns? (Due 11/16)
Journal 9:Describe your relationship with your committee members. Is it a positive interaction or negative one? Explain. What are some deposits and withdrawals that you can make with your committee? (Due 11/16.) Journal Week 8: Based on our conversation about Big Rocks, what do you need to do differently now? What must you continue doing? Be sure to clearly identify your big rocks. (Due 11/4)
Journal Week 7: 1) Complete background research about the time period in which Council for Unity was born. You can discuss anyone of the following themes: Desegregation in cities, New York in the 70s, Race relations after the Civil Rights movement, etc. Be sure to cite your source as you describe the historical context of that time period. 2) Considering why it was started, is an organization like Council for Unity still needed today? Justify your response with concrete examples. (Due 10/28)
Journal Week 6: 1) How much self-control do you have? (One page.) 2) Write a letter giving proactive advice for the post-it assigned. Be sure to include one of the four human tools (Self-awareness, willpower, imagination or conscience.) (Due 10/21)
Journal Week 5: Explain your canvas. What did you choose to put on? Why did you put that there? How will theses symbols or words help guide you to a better and more promising life? (If this quote/imagery does not inspire or guide you, then you missed the point of the assignment.) (Due 10/14)
Journal Week 4: Black Lives Matter. What are your thoughts about this topic? What does it mean? What does it mean to you? What do you understand about this movement? What don't you understand? Questions? (Due 10/7)
Journal Week 3: Based on our "Paradigms and Principles" conversation, what was your paradigm? How has your paradigm shifted? What principle do you choose to live by now? Why? Draw draft of poster that includes and illustrates the motto you will choose to live by? (Due 9/30) Journal Week 2: What objects tell the story of your life? (Due 9/23)
Journal Week 1: Who are you? Something I wish my teacher knew . . . . (Due 9/16)