English II Love Journal

Does falling in love change a person? What might motivate someone in love to behave as he or she would have never behaved before? You might think of your own experiences and observations as well as love stories you have read or seen in the movies.

English III Civil Disobedience Journal

The phrase "civil disobedience" was coined by Henry David Thoreau when he chose to disobey a law he considered unjust. Think about people who hold rallies, boycotts, or hunger strikes today to protest a perceived injustice. Do you think they are abusing the role of citizens or fulfilling that role in a responsible way? Why/Why not? When protesters accept beatings, imprisonment, or even death as a consequence for disobeying laws they view as unjust, are they criminals or patriots?

English IV Women's Rights Journal

The basic concept behind the issue of women's rights is that women and men are equally human and should have equal stature in society. Few westerners now challenge that concept, yet many dislike or reject such labels as "feminism," preferring instead to speak of "human rights" or "women's rights". What do these three labels mean to you? Write a brief explanation of which term you find most meaningful and why you prefer it over the other two terms.

English III Thanatopsis Journal

What is the main theme/philosophy surrounding Thanatopsis,and what characteristics make it Romantic? Do you think Bryant's youth (he composed Thanatopsis at sixteen) plays a part in how he views mortality? How might he have written Thanatopsis 20-50 years later?