Using Journals With Reluctant Writers
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Description
"I loved the book and the soulful responses it generated from my reluctant writers."
Dee Conklin, Ph.D
Teacher, Reno Sparks Indian Colony
Reno, NV
"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
Resource Teacher, Marshall Alternative High School
Bend, OR
"This is a book that is sorely needed! I'm impressed with the mature way the topics are presented to the students."
Rob Owens
Teacher, Washburn Rural High School
Topeka, KS
"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, OH
Inspire your students to communicate and reflect through writing!
Using Journals With Reluctant Writers is an effective language arts tool for teachers, especially those who teach at-risk, alternative, and special education students. Designed to inspire even the most reluctant writers, journal topics are followed by non-revealing, non-threatening exercises to introduce writing as a means of expression and to allow students to test teacher reactions. Positive teacher responses then encourage students to move on to material that require more personal reflection and further elaboration.
Whether using the journals for daily practice or weekly assignments, teachers can effectively lead students through critical thinking, self-discovery, and ultimately more relevant and proficient writing. Each chapter begins with a topical, thought-provoking quote and concludes with suggested videos and related readings that can be used for more comprehensive assignments. Using Journals With Reluctant Writers also assists teachers and students in creating a complete language arts portfolio.
Highlights of this teacher's guide include:
- Topical chapter-opening quotes that instill deeper self-reflection
- Multiple questions for each topic to encourage more in-depth responses
- Suggested readings for more comprehensive assignments
- Suggested videos for each journal topic—students relate well to videos!
- Flexible format for daily entries or weekly assignments
- 45 journal topics for weekly assignments throughout the academic year
An essential resource for any teacher who wants to motivate students to write well and write often, while thinking critically about their own lives and choices.
Contents
Introduction
Introduction
School
- Suggested Video: <i>Dead Poet's Society</i>
Trading Places
- Suggested Video: <i>LadyHawke</i>
Life Summary
- Suggested Video: <i>Forrest Gump</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings</i>
Friendship
- Suggested Video: <i>Breaking Away</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Walk Two Moons</i>
Family
- Suggested Video: <i>Parenthood</i>
Home
- Suggested Video: <i>What's Eating Gilbert Grape?</i>
Talents
- Suggested Video: <i>Mr Holland's Opus</i>
Fears
- Suggested Video: <i>The River Wild</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Touching the Void</i>
Sports
- Suggested Video: <i>Rudy</i>
Expectations
- Suggested Video: <i>Stand and Deliver</i>
Autumn Holidays
- Suggested Video: <i>The War</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Born on the 4th of July</i>
Being Alone
- Suggested Video: <i>Iron Will</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Hatchet</i>
Communication
- Suggested Video: <i>Renaissance Man</i> / Suggested Reading:<i> Romeo and Juliet</i>
Peace
- Suggested Video: <i>Star Trek IV</i>
Giving
- Suggested Video: <i>It's a Wonderful Life </i>/ Suggested Reading: <i>The Gift of the Magi</i>
The Future
- Suggested Video: <i>Multiplicity</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Giver</i>
Coming of Age
- Suggested Video: <i>Dirty Dancing</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Car</i>
Dating
- Suggested Video: <i>Roxanne</i>
Children
- Suggested Video: <i>My Girl</i>
Old Age
- Suggested Video: <i>Cocoon</i>
What Dreams May Come
- Suggested Video: <i>What Dreams May Come</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Tuck Everlasting</i>
Money
- Suggested Video: <i>Greedy</i>
Occupations
- Suggested Video: <i>My Bodyguard</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Midwife's Apprentice</i>
Emotions
- Suggested Video: <i>The Color Purple</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Color Purple</i>
Crimes
- Suggested Video:<i> Cool Hand Luke</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Holes</i>
Punishments
- Suggested Video: <i>Philadelphia</i>
Cliques and Gangs
- Suggested Video: <i>The Outsiders</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Outsiders</i>
Uniqueness
- Suggested Video: <i>School Ties</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Night</i>
Equality
- Suggested Video: <i>A League of Their Own</i> / Suggested Readings: <i>Sounder; Black Like Me</i>
Fame
- Suggested Video: <i>Malcolm X </i>/ Suggested Reading: <i>The Autobiography of Malcolm X</i>
Decisions
- Suggested Video: <i>Benny and Joon</i>
Dreaming
- Suggested Video: <i>Field of Dreams</i>
Television and Movies
- Suggested Video: <i>The Truman Show</i>
Experiences
- Suggested Video: <i>White Fang</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>To Build a Fire</i>
Famous Dates
- Suggested Video: <i>Groundhog Day</i>
Leaders
- Suggested Video: <i>War of the Buttons</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Lord of the Flies</i>
Lies
- Suggested Video: <i>Liar, Liar</i> / Suggested Reading:<i> Lies</i>
Truths
- Suggested Video: <i>Contact</i>
Sickness
- Suggested Video: <i>The Cure</i>
Health
- Suggested Video: <i>Running Brave</i>
Personality
- Suggested Video: <i>Young Einstein</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Searching for Bobby Fisher</i>
Mysteries
- Suggested Video: <i>The Fugitive</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Hound of the Baskervilles</i>
What If...
- Suggested Video: <i>Deep Impact</i>
Spring
- Suggested Video: <i>Desert Bloom</i>
Graduation
- Suggested Video: <i>With Honors</i>
Description
"I loved the book and the soulful responses it generated from my reluctant writers."
Dee Conklin, Ph.D
Teacher, Reno Sparks Indian Colony
Reno, NV
"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
Resource Teacher, Marshall Alternative High School
Bend, OR
"This is a book that is sorely needed! I'm impressed with the mature way the topics are presented to the students."
Rob Owens
Teacher, Washburn Rural High School
Topeka, KS
"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, OH
Inspire your students to communicate and reflect through writing!
Using Journals With Reluctant Writers is an effective language arts tool for teachers, especially those who teach at-risk, alternative, and special education students. Designed to inspire even the most reluctant writers, journal topics are followed by non-revealing, non-threatening exercises to introduce writing as a means of expression and to allow students to test teacher reactions. Positive teacher responses then encourage students to move on to material that require more personal reflection and further elaboration.
Whether using the journals for daily practice or weekly assignments, teachers can effectively lead students through critical thinking, self-discovery, and ultimately more relevant and proficient writing. Each chapter begins with a topical, thought-provoking quote and concludes with suggested videos and related readings that can be used for more comprehensive assignments. Using Journals With Reluctant Writers also assists teachers and students in creating a complete language arts portfolio.
Highlights of this teacher's guide include:
- Topical chapter-opening quotes that instill deeper self-reflection
- Multiple questions for each topic to encourage more in-depth responses
- Suggested readings for more comprehensive assignments
- Suggested videos for each journal topic—students relate well to videos!
- Flexible format for daily entries or weekly assignments
- 45 journal topics for weekly assignments throughout the academic year
An essential resource for any teacher who wants to motivate students to write well and write often, while thinking critically about their own lives and choices.
Contents
Introduction
Introduction
School
- Suggested Video: <i>Dead Poet's Society</i>
Trading Places
- Suggested Video: <i>LadyHawke</i>
Life Summary
- Suggested Video: <i>Forrest Gump</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings</i>
Friendship
- Suggested Video: <i>Breaking Away</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Walk Two Moons</i>
Family
- Suggested Video: <i>Parenthood</i>
Home
- Suggested Video: <i>What's Eating Gilbert Grape?</i>
Talents
- Suggested Video: <i>Mr Holland's Opus</i>
Fears
- Suggested Video: <i>The River Wild</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Touching the Void</i>
Sports
- Suggested Video: <i>Rudy</i>
Expectations
- Suggested Video: <i>Stand and Deliver</i>
Autumn Holidays
- Suggested Video: <i>The War</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Born on the 4th of July</i>
Being Alone
- Suggested Video: <i>Iron Will</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Hatchet</i>
Communication
- Suggested Video: <i>Renaissance Man</i> / Suggested Reading:<i> Romeo and Juliet</i>
Peace
- Suggested Video: <i>Star Trek IV</i>
Giving
- Suggested Video: <i>It's a Wonderful Life </i>/ Suggested Reading: <i>The Gift of the Magi</i>
The Future
- Suggested Video: <i>Multiplicity</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Giver</i>
Coming of Age
- Suggested Video: <i>Dirty Dancing</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Car</i>
Dating
- Suggested Video: <i>Roxanne</i>
Children
- Suggested Video: <i>My Girl</i>
Old Age
- Suggested Video: <i>Cocoon</i>
What Dreams May Come
- Suggested Video: <i>What Dreams May Come</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Tuck Everlasting</i>
Money
- Suggested Video: <i>Greedy</i>
Occupations
- Suggested Video: <i>My Bodyguard</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Midwife's Apprentice</i>
Emotions
- Suggested Video: <i>The Color Purple</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Color Purple</i>
Crimes
- Suggested Video:<i> Cool Hand Luke</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Holes</i>
Punishments
- Suggested Video: <i>Philadelphia</i>
Cliques and Gangs
- Suggested Video: <i>The Outsiders</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Outsiders</i>
Uniqueness
- Suggested Video: <i>School Ties</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Night</i>
Equality
- Suggested Video: <i>A League of Their Own</i> / Suggested Readings: <i>Sounder; Black Like Me</i>
Fame
- Suggested Video: <i>Malcolm X </i>/ Suggested Reading: <i>The Autobiography of Malcolm X</i>
Decisions
- Suggested Video: <i>Benny and Joon</i>
Dreaming
- Suggested Video: <i>Field of Dreams</i>
Television and Movies
- Suggested Video: <i>The Truman Show</i>
Experiences
- Suggested Video: <i>White Fang</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>To Build a Fire</i>
Famous Dates
- Suggested Video: <i>Groundhog Day</i>
Leaders
- Suggested Video: <i>War of the Buttons</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Lord of the Flies</i>
Lies
- Suggested Video: <i>Liar, Liar</i> / Suggested Reading:<i> Lies</i>
Truths
- Suggested Video: <i>Contact</i>
Sickness
- Suggested Video: <i>The Cure</i>
Health
- Suggested Video: <i>Running Brave</i>
Personality
- Suggested Video: <i>Young Einstein</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Searching for Bobby Fisher</i>
Mysteries
- Suggested Video: <i>The Fugitive</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Hound of the Baskervilles</i>
What If...
- Suggested Video: <i>Deep Impact</i>
Spring
- Suggested Video: <i>Desert Bloom</i>
Graduation
- Suggested Video: <i>With Honors</i>
Reviews
Using Journals With Reluctant Writers
Building Portfolios for Middle and High School Students
May 2000 | 160 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 28/04/2023 | 9780761976127 | $39.95 |
"I loved the book and the soulful responses it generated from my reluctant writers."
Dee Conklin, Ph.D
Teacher, Reno Sparks Indian Colony
Reno, NV
"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
Resource Teacher, Marshall Alternative High School
Bend, OR
"This is a book that is sorely needed! I'm impressed with the mature way the topics are presented to the students."
Rob Owens
Teacher, Washburn Rural High School
Topeka, KS
"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, OH
Inspire your students to communicate and reflect through writing!
Using Journals With Reluctant Writers is an effective language arts tool for teachers, especially those who teach at-risk, alternative, and special education students. Designed to inspire even the most reluctant writers, journal topics are followed by non-revealing, non-threatening exercises to introduce writing as a means of expression and to allow students to test teacher reactions. Positive teacher responses then encourage students to move on to material that require more personal reflection and further elaboration.
Whether using the journals for daily practice or weekly assignments, teachers can effectively lead students through critical thinking, self-discovery, and ultimately more relevant and proficient writing. Each chapter begins with a topical, thought-provoking quote and concludes with suggested videos and related readings that can be used for more comprehensive assignments. Using Journals With Reluctant Writers also assists teachers and students in creating a complete language arts portfolio.
Highlights of this teacher's guide include:
- Topical chapter-opening quotes that instill deeper self-reflection
- Multiple questions for each topic to encourage more in-depth responses
- Suggested readings for more comprehensive assignments
- Suggested videos for each journal topic—students relate well to videos!
- Flexible format for daily entries or weekly assignments
- 45 journal topics for weekly assignments throughout the academic year
An essential resource for any teacher who wants to motivate students to write well and write often, while thinking critically about their own lives and choices.
Table Of Contents:
- Introduction
- School
- Suggested Video: <i>Dead Poet's Society</i>
- Trading Places
- Suggested Video: <i>LadyHawke</i>
- Life Summary
- Suggested Video: <i>Forrest Gump</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings</i>
- Friendship
- Suggested Video: <i>Breaking Away</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Walk Two Moons</i>
- Family
- Suggested Video: <i>Parenthood</i>
- Home
- Suggested Video: <i>What's Eating Gilbert Grape?</i>
- Talents
- Suggested Video: <i>Mr Holland's Opus</i>
- Fears
- Suggested Video: <i>The River Wild</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Touching the Void</i>
- Sports
- Suggested Video: <i>Rudy</i>
- Expectations
- Suggested Video: <i>Stand and Deliver</i>
- Autumn Holidays
- Suggested Video: <i>The War</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Born on the 4th of July</i>
- Being Alone
- Suggested Video: <i>Iron Will</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Hatchet</i>
- Communication
- Suggested Video: <i>Renaissance Man</i> / Suggested Reading:<i> Romeo and Juliet</i>
- Peace
- Suggested Video: <i>Star Trek IV</i>
- Giving
- Suggested Video: <i>It's a Wonderful Life </i>/ Suggested Reading: <i>The Gift of the Magi</i>
- The Future
- Suggested Video: <i>Multiplicity</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Giver</i>
- Coming of Age
- Suggested Video: <i>Dirty Dancing</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Car</i>
- Dating
- Suggested Video: <i>Roxanne</i>
- Children
- Suggested Video: <i>My Girl</i>
- Old Age
- Suggested Video: <i>Cocoon</i>
- What Dreams May Come
- Suggested Video: <i>What Dreams May Come</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Tuck Everlasting</i>
- Money
- Suggested Video: <i>Greedy</i>
- Occupations
- Suggested Video: <i>My Bodyguard</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Midwife's Apprentice</i>
- Emotions
- Suggested Video: <i>The Color Purple</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Color Purple</i>
- Crimes
- Suggested Video:<i> Cool Hand Luke</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Holes</i>
- Punishments
- Suggested Video: <i>Philadelphia</i>
- Cliques and Gangs
- Suggested Video: <i>The Outsiders</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>The Outsiders</i>
- Uniqueness
- Suggested Video: <i>School Ties</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Night</i>
- Equality
- Suggested Video: <i>A League of Their Own</i> / Suggested Readings: <i>Sounder; Black Like Me</i>
- Fame
- Suggested Video: <i>Malcolm X </i>/ Suggested Reading: <i>The Autobiography of Malcolm X</i>
- Decisions
- Suggested Video: <i>Benny and Joon</i>
- Dreaming
- Suggested Video: <i>Field of Dreams</i>
- Television and Movies
- Suggested Video: <i>The Truman Show</i>
- Experiences
- Suggested Video: <i>White Fang</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>To Build a Fire</i>
- Famous Dates
- Suggested Video: <i>Groundhog Day</i>
- Leaders
- Suggested Video: <i>War of the Buttons</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Lord of the Flies</i>
- Lies
- Suggested Video: <i>Liar, Liar</i> / Suggested Reading:<i> Lies</i>
- Truths
- Suggested Video: <i>Contact</i>
- Sickness
- Suggested Video: <i>The Cure</i>
- Health
- Suggested Video: <i>Running Brave</i>
- Personality
- Suggested Video: <i>Young Einstein</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Searching for Bobby Fisher</i>
- Mysteries
- Suggested Video: <i>The Fugitive</i> / Suggested Reading: <i>Hound of the Baskervilles</i>
- What If...
- Suggested Video: <i>Deep Impact</i>
- Spring
- Suggested Video: <i>Desert Bloom</i>
- Graduation
- Suggested Video: <i>With Honors</i>