Problem: What is your passion? For this journal, write a one-paragraph discussion of a specific talent, interest, goal, or characteristic that defines you.
If I were responding to this prompt, I might begin with my love for animals. Since I was a small child, I believed I could charm any animal that I encountered. When I spent a week on my aunt's farm, I ignored her warning about trying to tame the rooster. It did not end well for me. I learned to respect animals (especially roosters) after this incident. My love for animals, however, remained. I just learned to admire them from a distance.
If you find that writing a paragraph on your chosen topic is difficult, consider writing about another topic. It should come easily and naturally. In short, I am asking you to write about something that makes you . . . you.
Grammar and writing are not factors in journal grades. I use journals as a way for students to reflect and explore the prompt. Your journal responses, moreover, are private. Only I can see them.
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