A Profile of Journal Writing in First-Grade Classrooms

A Profile of Journal Writing in First-Grade Classrooms

Considers how journal writing is used in primary grades to support the emergent literacy skills of young children. Reviews the literature on journal writing. Compares first grade teachers' instructional practices and perceived benefits or disadvantages of journal writing. Provides evidence that...

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Published in:Ohio reading teacher Vol. 34; no. 1; p. 16
Main Authors: Hall, Sharon R, Benson, Susan N. Kushner
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 2000
Subjects:
Critical Thinking
Emergent Literacy
Grade 1
Journal Writing
Primary Education
Teaching Methods
Writing Instruction
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Summary:Considers how journal writing is used in primary grades to support the emergent literacy skills of young children. Reviews the literature on journal writing. Compares first grade teachers' instructional practices and perceived benefits or disadvantages of journal writing. Provides evidence that first grade teachers in the school district are using journals to a considerable extent. (SG)
ISSN:0030-1035