Topic: Writing Journals

10-second review: What are some alternative methods for writing in journals? Write a journal, using the form of letters to someone.

Source: K Campbell. “Letter Journaling.” The Writer (May 2005), 15. The Writer is a magazine by writers for writers.

Comment: I’m still not a fan of writing personal journals if the teacher is going to read them. I would urge the students, if the teacher expects to read what they write, not to put anything in them that would embarrass the students. The purpose of the journal would be to develop the writing habit. RayS.