Using Journals With Reluctant Writers

CORWIN PRESS INC.ISBN: 9780761976127

Building Portfolios for Middle and High School Students

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By Scott R. Abrams
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`This is one of the best books I have seen on topics for writing. All students could benefit from this - not just the reluctant writer' - Carol Miller, Intervention Specialist, Mineral Ridge High School, Mineral Ridge, Ohio Primarily intended for at-risk and/or special education students, this proposed workbook provides journal topics designed to inspire even the most reluctant writers. The topics begin with general non-revealing, non-threatening ideas. These topics will help to introduce writing as a means of expression and allow the student to test the teacher's reactions before encountering material that requires more personal responses. The topics have multiple questions, because many students (especially reluctant writers) will answer any question with as few words or as simple a sentence as possible. Using journals as daily practice and requiring weekly formal essays can provide students with the tools they need to become proficient writers. Each journal topic is followed by a video, and half have related readings that can be used for a more comprehensive English course. All of the ideas in this book are simply starting points for teachers to develop and use in the manner that best fits their students and classroom environment.

Introduction School Suggested Video: Dead Poet's Society Trading Places Suggested Video: LadyHawke Life Summary Suggested Video: Forrest Gump / Suggested Reading: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Friendship Suggested Video: Breaking Away / Suggested Reading: Walk Two Moons Family Suggested Video: Parenthood Home Suggested Video: What's Eating Gilbert Grape? Talents Suggested Video: Mr Holland's Opus Fears Suggested Video: The River Wild / Suggested Reading: Touching the Void Sports Suggested Video: Rudy Expectations Suggested Video: Stand and Deliver Autumn Holidays Suggested Video: The War / Suggested Reading: Born on the 4th of July Being Alone Suggested Video: Iron Will / Suggested Reading: Hatchet Communication Suggested Video: Renaissance Man / Suggested Reading: Romeo and Juliet Peace Suggested Video: Star Trek IV Giving Suggested Video: It's a Wonderful Life / Suggested Reading: The Gift of the Magi The Future Suggested Video: Multiplicity / Suggested Reading: The Giver Coming of Age Suggested Video: Dirty Dancing / Suggested Reading: The Car Dating Suggested Video: Roxanne Children Suggested Video: My Girl Old Age Suggested Video: Cocoon What Dreams May Come Suggested Video: What Dreams May Come / Suggested Reading: Tuck Everlasting Money Suggested Video: Greedy Occupations Suggested Video: My Bodyguard / Suggested Reading: The Midwife's Apprentice Emotions Suggested Video: The Color Purple / Suggested Reading: The Color Purple Crimes Suggested Video: Cool Hand Luke / Suggested Reading: Holes Punishments Suggested Video: Philadelphia Cliques and Gangs Suggested Video: The Outsiders / Suggested Reading: The Outsiders Uniqueness Suggested Video: School Ties / Suggested Reading: Night Equality Suggested Video: A League of Their Own / Suggested Readings: Sounder; Black Like Me Fame Suggested Video: Malcolm X / Suggested Reading: The Autobiography of Malcolm X Decisions Suggested Video: Benny and Joon Dreaming Suggested Video: Field of Dreams Television and Movies Suggested Video: The Truman Show Experiences Suggested Video: White Fang / Suggested Reading: To Build a Fire Famous Dates Suggested Video: Groundhog Day Leaders Suggested Video: War of the Buttons / Suggested Reading: Lord of the Flies Lies Suggested Video: Liar, Liar / Suggested Reading: Lies Truths Suggested Video: Contact Sickness Suggested Video: The Cure Health Suggested Video: Running Brave Personality Suggested Video: Young Einstein / Suggested Reading: Searching for Bobby Fisher Mysteries Suggested Video: The Fugitive / Suggested Reading: Hound of the Baskervilles What If... Suggested Video: Deep Impact Spring Suggested Video: Desert Bloom Graduation Suggested Video: With Honors

"I loved the book and the soulful responses it generated from my reluctant writers." -- Dee Conklin, Ph.D. "This journal program is authentic and gets students to write! Because the journal topics reflect current issues, my students respond positively. And, I get great insight into their lives." -- Carol Popowich "This is a book that is sorely needed! I'm impressed with the mature way the topics are presented to the students." -- Rob Owens "This is one of the best books I have seen on topics for writing. All students could benefit from this - not just the reluctant writer." -- Carol Miller, Intervention Specialist "The topics and assignments are intended to develop students' critical thinking skills, encourage self-discovery, and ultimately result in more relevant and proficient writing." -- Exceptional Child Education Resources * Summer 2001, Volume 33(2) *

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