Journal Task
You are now a historian. Starting on Monday 23rd March 2020, you will be keeping a journal. Each day, you will detail what you are seeing in the news, how the world, how our nation, how your friends, neighbours and family are responding to this pandemic.
When we return to school, you will be expected to turn in your journal. Each entry should be at least 150 words long. At least once a week you must reflect on your own feelings.
You can also use one of your other talents as you see fit. Drawing, poetry, etc.
Try to document each day, Monday – Sunday.
You are creating a primary resource that can be used by people in the future to learn about our lives during this crisis from your unique perspective.
Be authentic. Be honest. Be reflective.
Guiding Questions:
You can write anything you like about your experiences. The following is a list of potential things you can respond to.
- What did the government announce/declare/implement today?
– Does it make sense?
– Does it impact your life? Why/why not?
– How did your family respond?
- What is open in your neighbourhood? What is closed?
- What does your neighbourhood look like? Are people walking around?
- How is today different from yesterday for you, your family, our nation, the world?
- Do you see any examples of racism, privilege and income equality in any of the events that happened today? (Locally, nationally or the world?)
- Did you see anything today that gave you hope? Anxiety? Fear?
– In person, in the news or on social media?
- What does your family need today that you might not have, have enough of or have no access to acquire?
