Thief of Always; Brochure

This morning, please choose any of the writing prompts below and write in your journal. After twenty minutes, we will switch back to working on our brochures. Your brochures are due (completed) next class.

But first, write as many of these journal exercises in your journal (or type them up). You will use these prompts in another writing exercise next class. If you finish before the twenty minutes is up, you can either select another prompt and keep writing, or spend your time reading The Thief of Always.

More Journal ideas for the Thief of Always:

Chapter Four - Seven:

1. Pg. 33; “Another day, another dollar.” Collect sayings that your parents or family use. List these sayings in your journal. Start a poem with a saying and explore its meaning or relevance.
2. Pg. 46; “This was a place where dead things belonged.” Start a description of a setting with the words: “this was a place where…” Perhaps turn your list into a catalog or chant poem.
3. Pg. 49; The description of autumn. This passage uses a lot of imagery: appealing to our senses through words that recall a touch, taste, smell, sound, or sight. Pick a season and, using imagery, describe it without naming it.
4. Pg. 55; The description of the musty room with the masks. Barker uses effective imagery here as well in this passage. You should note that the most important detail is left for last and that there is a build up of details. Write a description of a room, leaving the most important detail for last. (he does this again on page 56 when describing clothes).
5. Wendell’s practical joke (pgs. 59-62). Write about a time you played a practical joke on someone or when someone played a practical joke on you.
6. Pg. 68; Make a list of things you would like for Christmas. Add to your list odd items that may be impossible to find or get. Be creative!
7. Pg. 70-72; Describe an old gift given to you many years ago or describe a favorite gift. Where is this gift now, or what happened to it? Explore this exercise in a poem or short vignette. 

Homework: Please keep reading The Thief of Always. Attempt to complete the book by the end of the week. A test on the book will occur next week (Nov. 4).