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Journal Entry

Here is a journal entry written by student Juan Reyes about his favorite things. He dates the entry, and his language is casual.

Journal Entry

A Closer Look at Journal Writing

Journal writing works best when you reflect on your experiences and feelings. Reflecting means thinking carefully about something. Asking questions and wondering are two ways to reflect.

Ask questions

As you write, ask yourself questions: What was fun or interesting about this experience? How do I feel about it now? Why does this matter to me? Then try to discover some answers.

Wonder

Think about what you have learned from an experience. Compare it to other experiences you’ve had. Let yourself wonder what you could have done differently, or predict what the experience will mean to you in the future.