Journal Writing

We begin each and everyday with Journal Writing.  They all unpack their belongings then sit at their desks and begin journal writing for 30 minutes.  I play quiet classical music to keep them focused.  This is their time to write their thoughts, their ideas, and their opinions.  I do not give them any writing prompts.  I encourage them to think and write freely because this is what good writers do...here are some of our writers at work...