| Journal Jumpstarts: Quick Topics and Tips for Journal Writing | 
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Sales Rank: 339327
Category: Book
Author: Patricia Woodward
Publisher: Cottonwood Press, Inc.
Studio: Cottonwood Press, Inc.
Manufacturer: Cottonwood Press, Inc.
Label: Cottonwood Press, Inc.
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 90
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 6.8 x 0.3
ISBN: 1877673153
Dewey Decimal Number: 373
EAN: 9781877673153
ASIN: 1877673153
Publication Date: June 1, 1996
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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.
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 Great tool for English teachers October 9, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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!
pretty cool October 9, 2002
8 out of 11 found this review helpful
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, too, so why not?
High School Use July 23, 2000
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
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 situation. The topics are general enough to give you a basic idea that you can use verbatim or that you can modify. Personally, I found the topics to be jumpstarts for my ideas as well, and huge time savers.
Very useful! February 23, 2000
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
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!
Outstanding Resource for Journal Writing February 17, 2000
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
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!
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