Short, Fun, and Often: Using Journals to Spark Creative Composition.

Are your students tired of writing class? Are you? Janita's students found composition class difficult and uninspiring until she began the practice of journaling with them. In this interview Janita describes the range of projects that can go into a journal, and answers questions like "What kind of notebook should I buy?" and "How do I grade a journal entry?"

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