WHAT TO DO: Journal entries are written in the first person (“I…”) and share your thoughts, feelings, or events from your day. Be honest and write as if talking to yourself.

EXAMPLES:

Casual Entry:
Date: March 14, 2025
Today I practiced the sentence pattern S + V + DO in class. I wrote ten example sentences about my daily routine, like “I eat breakfast at 7:00” and “I watch TV in the evening.” After class, I met my cousin at the café and told her about the lesson. She asked me to teach her a few sentences, and we laughed when she got them mixed up. It was fun to see how quickly she learned. I feel more confident with this pattern now.

Professional Entry:
Date: March 14, 2025
This afternoon, I reviewed the use of present perfect tense in a writing workshop. I focused on how it is applied to describe experiences without specific times, such as “I have visited Japan” or “She has worked here for three years.” The instructor provided several group exercises, including rewriting past tense sentences into present perfect. I noticed that I still need to pay attention to irregular verbs, as I made a few errors during the practice. Later, I applied the lesson to my work emails by editing them for proper tense usage. I plan to review my notes tomorrow and create a small chart of common irregular verbs for reference. This method should help reinforce the rules and improve my writing accuracy.

Creating Journal Entries

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Choose any of the scenarios, read it and write your reply.

  • Use complete sentences when needed.

  • Match the tone: casual = friendly, professional = polite.

  • Write and share your answer — no speaking or recording.

  1. My Favorite Place to Relax – Write 5 sentences about where you relax and why.

  2. A Time I Felt Proud – Write 4 sentences explaining what happened and why you felt proud.

  3. Something I Learned Last Week – Write 5 sentences describing it and how you can use it.

  4. A Meal I Enjoyed Recently – Write 4 sentences describing the food and the setting.

  5. A Person I Admire – Write 5 sentences about who they are and what you admire about them.

  6. My Morning Routine – Write 6 sentences in order from waking up to leaving the house.

  7. A Skill I Want to Learn – Write 5 sentences explaining why you want to learn it.

  8. An Object I Can’t Live Without – Write 4 sentences describing it and its importance.

  9. A Time I Helped Someone – Write 5 sentences telling what happened and how you felt.

  10. Something That Made Me Laugh – Write 4 sentences describing the situation.

  11. My Favorite Weather – Write 5 sentences explaining why you like it.

  12. A Time I Got Lost – Write 6 sentences telling what happened and how you found your way.

  13. A Song I Like – Write 5 sentences about how it makes you feel.

  14. A Favorite Memory from School – Write 4 sentences describing the event.

  15. Something I Enjoy Doing Alone – Write 5 sentences about why it’s enjoyable.

  16. A Time I Worked Hard for Something – Write 6 sentences describing the effort and result.

  17. My Favorite Animal – Write 4 sentences explaining why you like it.

  18. Something I Want to Try – Write 5 sentences describing it and why.

  19. A Time I Felt Nervous – Write 4 sentences explaining what happened.

  20. A Smell That Brings Back Memories – Write 5 sentences describing it.

  21. My Favorite Drink – Write 4 sentences explaining why it’s your favorite.

  22. A Book or Story I Enjoyed – Write 5 sentences about why you liked it.

  23. A Time I Made a Mistake – Write 6 sentences explaining what happened and what you learned.

  24. Something I Like About My City – Write 5 sentences describing it.

  25. A Time I Was Surprised – Write 4 sentences about what happened.

  26. My Favorite Snack – Write 5 sentences about when and why you enjoy it.

  27. Something I’m Good At – Write 4 sentences describing your skill.

  28. A Friend Who Makes Me Laugh – Write 5 sentences about them.

  29. A Time I Tried Something New – Write 6 sentences describing the experience.

  30. A Smell I Dislike – Write 4 sentences explaining why.

  31. My Favorite Color – Write 5 sentences describing what it reminds you of.

  32. A Time I Felt Brave – Write 4 sentences telling what happened.

  33. Something I Like Doing on the Weekend – Write 5 sentences about it.

  34. A Time I Lost Something – Write 6 sentences about how you found it or replaced it.

  35. A Favorite Place to Walk – Write 4 sentences describing it.

  36. A Time I Made a New Friend – Write 5 sentences about how you met.

  37. My Favorite Fruit – Write 4 sentences describing its taste and texture.

  38. A Time I Fixed a Problem – Write 5 sentences about it.

  39. Something I Want to Buy – Write 4 sentences explaining why.

  40. A Time I Felt Excited – Write 5 sentences describing the event.

  41. My Favorite Clothing Item – Write 4 sentences explaining why you like it.

  42. A Time I Waited for Something – Write 6 sentences telling what happened.

  43. A Place I Want to Visit – Write 5 sentences about why.

  44. A Time I Taught Someone Something – Write 4 sentences about the experience.

  45. A Time I Couldn’t Stop Laughing – Write 5 sentences explaining why.

  46. A Favorite Smell – Write 4 sentences describing it.

  47. A Time I Got Wet in the Rain – Write 5 sentences about it.

  48. A Favorite TV Show or Movie – Write 4 sentences explaining why you like it.

  49. A Time I Spent with Family – Write 5 sentences about what you did.

  50. A Food I Don’t Like – Write 4 sentences explaining why.

  51. A Time I Felt Tired – Write 5 sentences describing the reason.

  52. A Time I Won Something – Write 6 sentences about it.

  53. My Favorite Place to Eat – Write 5 sentences describing it.

  54. A Time I Got Lost in Thought – Write 4 sentences explaining what you were thinking about.

  55. A Time I Had to Make a Choice – Write 5 sentences about it.

  56. A Favorite Smell from Childhood – Write 4 sentences describing it.

  57. A Time I Helped a Stranger – Write 5 sentences about it.

  58. A Place I Like to Go at Night – Write 4 sentences describing it.

  59. A Time I Felt Grateful – Write 5 sentences explaining why.

  60. A Favorite Outdoor Activity – Write 4 sentences about it.

  61. A Time I Had to Wait for Good News – Write 5 sentences about the wait.

  62. A Time I Tried a New Food – Write 4 sentences about the taste.

  63. A Time I Felt Disappointed – Write 5 sentences explaining why.

  64. A Favorite Place to Read – Write 4 sentences describing it.

  65. A Time I Worked with Others – Write 6 sentences explaining the task.

  66. A Time I Got Hurt – Write 5 sentences about what happened.

  67. Something I Want to Learn More About – Write 4 sentences explaining why.

  68. A Time I Made Someone Smile – Write 5 sentences describing it.

  69. A Time I Felt Confused – Write 4 sentences explaining what happened.

  70. A Favorite Indoor Activity – Write 5 sentences about it.

  71. A Time I Forgot Something Important – Write 4 sentences about the result.

  72. A Time I Took a Risk – Write 5 sentences about it.

  73. Something I Enjoy in Nature – Write 4 sentences explaining why.

  74. A Time I Received Help – Write 5 sentences describing it.

  75. A Time I Had to Wait for Someone – Write 4 sentences about it.

  76. A Time I Made a Plan – Write 5 sentences describing it.

  77. A Favorite Smell from Cooking – Write 4 sentences about it.

  78. A Time I Met Someone New – Write 5 sentences explaining how.

  79. A Time I Gave Advice – Write 4 sentences about it.

  80. A Favorite Time of Day – Write 5 sentences explaining why.

  81. A Time I Was Late – Write 4 sentences explaining what happened.

  82. A Time I Did Something Alone – Write 5 sentences about it.

  83. A Place I Like to Visit Often – Write 4 sentences describing it.

  84. A Time I Heard Good News – Write 5 sentences about it.

  85. A Time I Had to Ask for Help – Write 4 sentences about it.

  86. A Time I Made a Change – Write 5 sentences describing it.

  87. Something I Enjoy About My Home – Write 4 sentences about it.

  88. A Time I Had to Be Patient – Write 5 sentences about it.

  89. A Time I Worked on a Project – Write 4 sentences about it.

  90. A Favorite Sound – Write 5 sentences explaining why.

  91. A Time I Learned Something New Quickly – Write 4 sentences about it.

  92. A Time I Solved a Problem – Write 5 sentences about it.

  93. Something I Like About My Neighborhood – Write 4 sentences about it.

  94. A Time I Spent Time with Friends – Write 5 sentences about it.

  95. A Time I Got Stuck Somewhere – Write 4 sentences explaining what happened.

  96. A Time I Shared Something – Write 5 sentences about it.

  97. Something I Like About My Job or School – Write 4 sentences explaining why.

  98. A Time I Noticed Something New – Write 5 sentences about it.

  99. A Time I Tried to Fix Something – Write 4 sentences describing it.

  100. A Time I Received a Gift – Write 5 sentences about it.