2. One Researcher?
As opposed to some other teaching strategies, journal
writing has no set creator or specific researcher
associated with it
The use of journals in the classroom has been researched
by many people for many years
Anderson, D., Peterson Nelson, J., Richardson, M.,
Webb, N., & Young, E. (2011). Using dialogue journals to
strengthen the student-teacher relationship. College
Student Journal, 269-287.
Greiman, B., & Covington, H. (2007). Reflective thinking
and journal writing. Career and Technical Education
Research, 32, 115-139
3. Content Area
Journal writing is most often associated with
language arts instruction but can be adapted to any
content area
All types of journal…
Promotes fluency in reading and writing
Encourages risk taking
Provides opportunities for reflection
Promote development of written language
Provides a record (personal, learning, etc.)
4. Standards
As stated journal writing is an easily adaptable
strategy
As such, it can be modified to meet a variety of
standards
LACC.910.W.4.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for
research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single
sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
This is one standard that is met by using a variety of journal types
across academic areas
5. Applying Journals
Teachers can us journals in any capacity. The type will
be dependent on the students age, ability level and the
need.
Science
Experiment Log
Vocabulary Journal
Math
Rules for equations journal
Art
Expression journal
Social Studies
Historical perspective journal
6. Applying Journals
Personal
Uses self-selected or teacher given prompt
Dialogue
When you respond to an entry
Simulated
Take the role of a character or historical figure
Learning log
Reflects the what the student learned
Reading log
Response to book and prompt
Double entry journal
Pick a quote the respond
Writing notebook
List of rules
