Journal Jumpstarts: Quick Topics and Tips for Journal Writing

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by: Patricia Woodward

: Journal Jumpstarts: Quick Topics and Tips for Journal Writing

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 373
EAN: 9781877673153
Edition: 4th
ISBN: 1877673153
Label: Cottonwood Press, Inc.
Manufacturer: Cottonwood Press, Inc.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 90
Publication Date: June 01, 1996
Publisher: Cottonwood Press, Inc.
Studio: Cottonwood Press, Inc.

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Product Description:
This popular little book has been updated to include more than 100 NEW topics to "jumpstart" your students when they need help finding something to write about - making a total of more than 400 topics. It also includes the most practical advice you are likely to find on the subject of journal writing in the classroom.

Author Patricia Woodward, 1987 Colorado Teacher of the Year, gives sensible suggestions for grading, handling confidential material, dealing with complaints, giving credit and much more. Grades 7-12. 93 pages, 7" 7", reproducible.

Customer Reviews

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- Great tool for English teachers
As a busy ESL teacher, I don't have a lot of time to do everything that I would like---including thinking up journnal topics for my high school ESL class to write about in the first few minutes of class. This book is a valuable tool that I use every day. Within seconds, I have been able to select an appropriate topic from the book and concentrate on other things for the day. Great book---great price and worth it's weight in gold!

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- pretty cool
This really is just a collection of journal topics. I liked it well enough. I think it will help me develop a gazillion topics of my own, which may well be its greatest value to me in the future. It also includes some info on how to actually deal with journals in the classroom. I found those less helpful, since I've been teaching for a bit of a while, but I think her tips are highly adaptable. So, if you're new to using journals in your classes, this could be a great resource. It's affordable, ... Read More

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- High School Use
This book provides a quick reference for lots of journal topics. Woodward also provides useful tips on how to work journal writing into your class; for example, she discusses the scoring of journals and how they fit into a grading plan. Some of the topics could have yes/no or one word answers, but by simply adding an "And why do you think so?" the problem can be addressed for upper-level students. As with any material you use in your classroom, you need to tweak it so it fits your particular classroom ... Read More

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- Very useful!
I have used Journal Jumpstarts in my middle school English class and find it extremely useful. It is just what my students need to stimulate their "creative juices." Not only do they enjoy writing about the topics, but I've heard them share their ideas between classes! I think every English teacher should have one!

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- Outstanding Resource for Journal Writing
This is a MUST-have book for teachers who are looking for journal ideas with their students. I use ideas from this book every day with my high school students. It is also handy when you need an idea for a quickwrite during those remaining five minutes of class! BUY IT! It is worth the small cost!