Journal Prompts for "The Misfits"

1. Did you ever witness anyone being picked on when you were younger? Did you do anything about it? Why or why not?

2. Which character do you relate the most to? Use examples, and explain how you would feel if you had been called the same names as that character.

3. Do you believe that the "No Bullying" law has done any good? What further measures do you believe could be taken to enforce the law and prevent violations?

4. How often do you stand up for what you believe in? Would you go as far as Addison did to fight for what you believe? Why or why not?

5. What issue would you stand up for, if you had the courage to? Why is this issue so important to you? Do you think you would be successful? Explain why or why not?

Journal Prompts for "The DaVinCi Code"

1. Do you believe the usage of the French language was effective throughout the book? Do you also believe that someone with no background knowledge would be able to follow the book as well as someone with enough knowledge to translate? Explain why or Why Not.

2. Do you feel that the DaVinci Code should be banned for its information/ opinions on the history of Christianity and artwork? Explain your answer, and include your personal feelings on the subject.

3. Does it shock you that the Divine Ratio really exists? When you read the book, were you curious to experiment with it?

4. What initially caused you to pick up "The DaVinci Code" and are you glad that you did? Explain and elaborate fully on what you enjoyed the most and least.

5. How believeable is the storyline? Cite specific points in the book to prove your point.

Journal Prompts for Burned

1. Do you believe polygamy is morally correct? Why or Why not? Include information on population/procreation.

2. Do you think you would follow the rules that women are required to follow in a Mormon household? If not, how would you rebel?

3. What other options did Pattyn have in the end, besides going on a rampage and killing everyone?

4. What do you think would have happened if Ethan had survived the crash, and the baby hadn't?

5. What do you think would happen if the baby had survived the crash, and Ethan hadn't?

Journal Prompts for Maximum

Journal Prompts for “Maximum Ride: School’s Out, Forever.”

1. Do you think that the overlay of animal genes is possible? Use examples from the story that seem believable.
2. Analyze the family dynamics of the flock, and fit characters into stereotypical roles (mother, father, “baby” of the family)
3. What animal do you think would suit your personality, if you were a human-animal hybrid?
4. Do you believe that scientific testing on animals should be legal? Why, or why not? Use examples on alternate testing possibilities, and your opinion on the validity of said options.
5. If you found out your real parents had given you up at birth, would you ever return to them? Use details from your current personal life to validate your response.

Journal Prompts for �Me Talk Pretty One Day

Journal Prompts for “Me Talk Pretty One Day”
David Sedaris

1. If you were to go to a foreign country, like the author, how would you adapt? Include information on the language barrier.
2. What country would you go to, if you reached the same point in existence as the main character, and needed a change?
3. How important do you think animal husbandry is to the elderly, use examples from the main character’s father’s life.
4. The main character did drugs in college, making it impossible for him to graduate. How do you think he could have overcome the addiction?
5. How would the legal differences between countries, such as even simple laws, make adapting difficult?