Lesson Plan

Class Journals

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Who are you? Scholars draw a shield on the front of their journals that includes four items with which they identify and discuss them with a partner. Readers then use topic suggestions from the board to write about themselves on the first page. On page two, pupils complete sentence stems related to speaking English. After viewing a video about a blind man and a woman, they discuss the differences in perspective and write the story from one of the character's point of view.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Brainstorm how journaling is different from formal writing
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a journal for each student
  • Designed for English learners
Pros
  • Thinking from a different person's point of view is a great life skill
  • Allows time for reflection
Cons
  • None