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Literature Journal

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Students write reactions to stories everyday in literature response journals.
 

"I didn't think my students could do it.  I was wrong."

1st Grade
Teacher
Honolulu, HI

 

 

Literature Journals feature

  • Four writing prompts (options)
  • Prewriting activity
  • During writing extensions
  • Post writing sharing strategy

 

Research Foundations

  • Students who write for at least 10 minutes a day become better writers
  • Written responses to stories deepen comprehension

 

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