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Form: Journal

The form of writing is the actual shape it takes. For example, explanatory writing could take the form of a how-to or comparison-contrast. The resources below focus on a specific form. Click a resource to find out more.

Blog Post

12 Writing-to-Learn Activities

English Language Arts: 
Writing to Learn
Writing
21st Century Skills: 
Writing
Writing to Learn

Blog Post

Of Personal Importance: How Narration Drives Meaningful Writing

English Language Arts: 
Writing Process
Writing
21st Century Skills: 
Writing Project
Writing
Writing to Learn

Minilesson

Creating a Dialogue Journal

Engage in a written conversation.

Blog Post

How Reflective Writing Expands Thinking

English Language Arts: 
Writing
21st Century Skills: 
Critical Thinking
Writing
Writing Project

Blog Post

3 Wise Ways to Teach Writing

English Language Arts: 
Writing Process
Writing
21st Century Skills: 
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Communicating

Minilesson

Starting a Journal

Help students begin journal writing.

Journal Writing

Student Writing Model

A Lesson to Learn

Eddie, a seventh grader, wrote a brief journal entry about his little brother’s annoying habit of asking questions all the time—and how it taught him a lesson.

Level: 
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode: 
Personal Writing
Form: 
Journal
Theme: 
Family
Education

Blog Post

Classroom Esprit de Corps: Creating Community Through Peer Support

English Language Arts: 
Revising
21st Century Skills: 
Collaborating

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