Fun Journal Topics for High School Students

 

Summer is finally here, and most students cherish this time away from teachers. However, parents and educators often worry that their children will lose valuable skills over the summer. Whether you are an educator or a concerned parent, you can help your high school student keep up their writing skills during the summer. One of the best ways to do this is through assigning journal writing. The following are great summer journal topics:

Identity issues

Teenager often struggle with their identity. This can open up a whole new world of ideas for writing topic. Some ideas include:

Things I have done to try to fit in…

What are the things about myself I would like to change and why?

The things that I love about myself are…

If I could switch places with one of my friends, who would it be and why?

Peer pressure

Peer pressure is another issue that high school students deal with on a regular basis. Journal topics about peer pressure can include:

Have you ever felt pressured by your friends to do something you knew was wrong?

In what ways do your friends influence you?

What strategies do you use to stay true to yourself?

Dating

Many high school students have begun dating. Topics that deal with dating are interesting, and high school students may actually enjoy writing about these topics:

What was your favorite date? Why?

What is your favorite dating spot? Why

If you could go on a date with anyone, who would it be and why?

What are some dating safety tips that you would give to a younger student?

Opinions

High school students are also very opinionated. Allow them to voice their opinion with some of their journal topics.

What is your favorite subject in school? Why?

What classes should be added to your school’s curriculum?

If you could be principal for a day, what changes would you make? Why?

What was your favorite movie this summer? Why? Be sure to include details about the plot and actors.

Sports

Summer sports offer a means of entertainment. They also offer some great journal topics.

What is your favorite summer sport? Why?

Who is your favorite athlete? Why?

If you could give any pro-sport star some advice, who would it be and why?

Environment

Summertime is a great time for getting back to nature. Encourage your high school student to think about the environment this summer. The following are journal topics that are nature based.

Why is it important to recycle?

Which common items in your home can you recycle?
How can you get your family involved in preserving the environment?

What can you do to get your community or your school involved in preserving the environment?

What are some ways to keep your house cool and save energy at the same time?

What simple lifestyle changes can you make to help conserve electricity?

Summertime

Let summer be the inspiration for many of the journal topics that you assign. Some examples of these are:

What is your favorite summer memory? Why?

What are some great ways to stay cool?

What is your favorite summer flower?

What are the best songs to listen to for summer?

Just because it is summertime, it doesn’t mean that learning has to stop. Writing assignments can help your high school student stay focus on learning. The summer journal topics listed above are both educational and fun.

February Journal Writing Topics

Fall in love with writing this February. Use the following writing prompts to start a fire in your heart.

1.      February 1 is National Freedom Day. President Lincoln signed the 13^th Amendment on February 1, 1865. National Freedom Day became an official holiday on June 30, 1948. Write a paragraph describing 3 freedoms that you are thankful for.

2.      Ground Hog’s Day is on February 2. Research the origin of Ground Hog’s Day. Then, write a brief description of this holiday’s origin.

3.      Send a Card to a Friend Day is February 7^th. So, compose a few quick lines that you would like to send to a close friend.

4.      The Winter Olympics will be starting soon. Which winter sport is your favorite and why.

5.      February 8 is Boy Scout Day. Make a list of some great activities that you can do to help improve your neighborhood or school.

6.      On February 9, Hersey’s Chocolates Company was founded. What is your favorite candy and why?

7.      February is Black History Month. List 5 famous African American and their accomplishments.

8.      This is also Canned Food Month. Write about creative ways that you can collect canned goods.

9.      February 11 is National Inventors Day. Write about 5 inventions that you are most thankful for.

10.  Think of 4 special people in your life and write them appreciation letters.

11.  The colors of Valentine’s Day are red, white, and pink. What other colors do you think could be used for Valentine’s Day and why?

12.  Compose a poem for someone you love.

13.  Think of your favorite Valentine’s Day gift. What was it and why?

14.  If you could go on a date with anyone living or dead this Valentine’s Day, who would it be and why?

15.  February is National Dental Health Month. What are some ways that you can take better care of your teeth?

16.  President’s Day is February 17. Write a paragraph comparing and contrast 2 United States Presidents.

17.  February is National Heart Month. List 3 ways that you can help to keep your heart healthy.

18.  If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be and why?

19.  February 27 is Polar Bear Day.  List 5 fun facts about Polar Bears.

20.  List 4 famous African Americans from your state.

Let the love of writing warm your heart this February. Choose some or all of the writing prompts listed above.

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