Note- All timed writes are supposed to be for 30 minutes.
Week 1- March 8-March 12
Timed Write #1- Reflection on Anti-Racism Write for 30 minutes on any/all of the following questions. -Think about what you have learned about Anti-Racism. -Talk about what you know and what you have learned. -Why is it important? -What experiences have you had with racism?
Timed Write #2- All about me -Write for 30 minutes about you. You can write about any/all of the following or other aspects about you that you want to share. -Likes/disklikes; favourite/least favourite activities; hopes and dreams; favourite/least favourite ways to learn; family, friends; future plans, things you want to do; places you want to go or anything else you want to share.
Timed Write #3- Student choice -Write for 30 minutes on a topic of your choice or What would you do if you won a million dollars?
Timed Write #4- Student choice -Write for 30 minutes on a topic of your choice or Pets
Timed Write #5-Video Interview Reflection -Watch the video in the link below. -Take notes for ideas of things you could write about. -Write a 30 minute reflection on your thoughts, feelings, perspectives, questions, reactions etc.
Week 2 March 29-April 1
Timed Write #6- Gratitude -Write about things you are grateful or thankful for.
Timed Write #7- You should take advantage of opportunities in life -write about possible opportunities yourself or others could take advantage of at different points in your lifetime
Timed Write #8- People need to care more about the environment. -write reasons why people should care about the environment and explain your reasons (ie. what will happen if they don't?)
Week 3 April 6-9
Timed Write #9-Life is short. You should make the most of it. -write reasons why you should make the most of life, and give reasons, examples and explanations to support your points. At least half a page is expected.
Timed Write #10- Money can't buy you happiness. -write reasons why this is true and give reasons, examples and explanations to support your points.