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?
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.
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