Creative Journal Facts
Is Creative Journaling a drop-in class?
No, it is not a drop in class.
Name a type of journaling that begins with N and ends in E. This is a 5 letter word.
Nature Journaling
Does classic journaling include writing down a few words? Yes or No
Yes
Will the instructor contact you if you have not come to class or have not told her that you will be absent?
Yes, instructors will text or call you if you have not shown up.
What are some types of PROMPTS?
Quotation Prompt. Short Video Prompt from various subjects. Movie Prompt. Passage from a book prompt. Poetry prompt.
What time do meet on Fridays?
12:30 - 1:30
What is a classic journal?
It is a journal about anything and everything.
Does classic journaling include adding a few stickers to a page? Yes or No
Yes.
Zoom etiquette: Is it required that students keep their video on for this class? Yes or No
Yes. It is required that students keep video on. Taking a necessary break is fine when necessary.
What is an example of a Written prompt like: What is something we don't know about you. Name another WRITTEN PROMPT.
Many examples include a topic or idea to write about.
What is confidentiality mean?
What is said in the class -- stays in the class.
Name a type of journal that means "blessing" or "appreciation"?
Gratitude Journal
What does a journal "entry" mean?
Journal entry means something you put in your journal one one page. A few words, a sentence, a sticker and date, etc.
If you choose to drop this class, how do you do this?
Email the administrative person who takes James' place. Or email the teacher and she will tell James' replacement.
What is a PHOTO PROMPT (also called PICTURE prompt), and where can you find them?
Photo prompt is when you respond to a picture of some kind. This is also called a picture prompt
What is the absence policy?
If a student plans to miss more than 4 classes in a row, he or she may want to consider dropping the class.
What does freewriting mean?
Writing for a 1 minute or a period of time without worrying about grammar, spelling, or clarity.
Does classic journaling include describing a flower or bird? Yes or No.
Yes.
What is the difference between a regular zoom class and a drop-in class?
Expectations are different For a regular zoom class, students are expected to attend class regularly.
What is a MEDITATION PICTURE prompt?
We read a short description of a calming scene. This is the meditation. Then, using the picture, we freewrite about it.
When should you email the instructor if you will be absent or late?
As soon as possible by email or text.
Who is a famous author who used stream of consciousness in his/her books?
James Joyce. Toni Morrison. Virgina Woolf. William Faulkner.
What types of personal writing can you share?
A lot of flexibility here. We do not share parts of journals or responses that are "personal diaries" or that may be triggering with details of trauma.
Name three of the main kinds of PROMPTS.
Written Prompt. Picture Prompt. Music Prompt.
What are two types of MUSIC PROMPTS. For example, listening to a song video is a music prompt.
Listening to songs and lyrics on video clip. Listening to a song on the radio or CD. Responding to a song or lyrics to a song.