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Start-Up Activity
Ask your students about the best present they have gotten. What made the present so special? What would they really like for a present?
Tell them that they can give themselves a present every day by writing in a journal. Help them see how writing in a journal is like getting a present:
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It lets them relive their best experiences.
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It creates a treasure chest of memories.
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It helps them write more easily.
Tell them that this chapter will help them understand how to write in a journal.
Think About It
“A journal is a chance for students to think for themselves.”
—Dan Kirby
