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- 9th - 12th
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Students research a career in journalism and then interact with professionals in the field. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students write and develop online journals written from the point of view of a character in a book they are currently reading. They consider the functions, differing styles and importance of journal writing as a method of self-expression. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use a journal to record their reactions, usually to a prompt, through free writings. The journal serves as a safe place to be honest and truthful. They organize their thoughts and feelings within the journal. Students can also use the journal for completing pre-writing activities and as a collecting point for writing topics. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students read primary source journals from the Nebraska Western Trails Project. They work in groups to analyze the journal entries and complete a worksheet. Students then write an individual essay on the experience and consider what kind of information journals can give us about the past. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students listen to headline from National Enquirer or other tabloid, listen to story "Journalism in Tennessee," compare and contrast connections between Twain's idea of journalism with present day journalism, define vocabulary, and identify at least three examples of hyperbole, journalistic slant, and humor. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students are introduced to the novel, "Tuck Everlasting". Using the text, they answer questions to begin the discussion of the themes present in the story. They respond to other quesitons in their journals and make predictions about what they believe the story is about. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students complete Dossier handouts that define qualities of fictional journal characters, and then write journal entries with specific grammar requirements, while assuming identity of fictional adults. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students review general ledgers, introduction of a corporation and how it is set up. Students review transactions used on a General Journal such as: journalizing purchase returns and allowances, buying supplies on account then posting the entries from the general journal to each separate general ledger account. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students explore the idea of scientific observation and the use of a journal to record their observations. They examine the proper vocabulary used when describing scientific inquiry. Students observe a science experiment and they discuss their observations. Students record their observations. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students are introduced to the importance of journal writing. After creating their own journal, they write their thoughts and feelings about different subjects. If they choose to they can share their writings with the class to end the lesson. Full Review »

