Using Journals With Reluctant Writers: Building Portfolios for Middle and High School Students

by Scott R. Abrams

Overview

Effectively lead at-risk, alternative, and special education students to critical thinking, self-discovery, and ultimately, more relevant and proficient writing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761976127
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	05/11/2000
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction
School
Suggested Video: Dead Poet's Society
Trading Places
Suggested Video: Lady Hawke
Life Summary
Suggested Video: Forrest Gump / Suggested Reading: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Friendship
Suggested Video: Breaking Away / Suggested Reading: Walk Two Moons
Family
Suggested Video: Parenthood
Home
Suggested Video: What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
Talents
Suggested Video: Mr Holland's Opus
Fears
Suggested Video: The River Wild / Suggested Reading: Touching the Void
Sports
Suggested Video: Rudy
Expectations
Suggested Video: Stand and Deliver
Autumn Holidays
Suggested Video: The War / Suggested Reading: Born on the 4th of July
Being Alone
Suggested Video: Iron Will / Suggested Reading: Hatchet
Communication
Suggested Video: Renaissance Man / Suggested Reading: Romeo and Juliet
Peace
Suggested Video: Star Trek IV
Giving
Suggested Video: It's a Wonderful Life / Suggested Reading: The Gift of the Magi
The Future
Suggested Video: Multiplicity / Suggested Reading: The Giver
Coming of Age
Suggested Video: Dirty Dancing / Suggested Reading: The Car
Dating
Suggested Video: Roxanne
Children
Suggested Video: My Girl
Old Age
Suggested Video: Cocoon
What Dreams May Come
Suggested Video: What Dreams May Come / Suggested Reading: Tuck Everlasting
Money
Suggested Video: Greedy
Occupations
Suggested Video: My Bodyguard / Suggested Reading: The Midwife's Apprentice
Emotions
Suggested Video: The Color Purple / Suggested Reading: The Color Purple
Crimes
Suggested Video: Cool Hand Luke / Suggested Reading: Holes
Punishments
Suggested Video: Philadelphia
Cliques and Gangs
Suggested Video: The Outsiders / Suggested Reading: The Outsiders
Uniqueness
Suggested Video: School Ties / Suggested Reading: Night
Equality
Suggested Video: A League of Their Own / Suggested Readings: Sounder; Black Like Me
Fame
Suggested Video: Malcolm X / Suggested Reading: The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Decisions
Suggested Video: Benny and Joon
Dreaming
Suggested Video: Field of Dreams
Television and Movies
Suggested Video: The Truman Show
Experiences
Suggested Video: White Fang / Suggested Reading: To Build a Fire
Famous Dates
Suggested Video: Groundhog Day
Leaders
Suggested Video: War of the Buttons / Suggested Reading: Lord of the Flies
Lies
Suggested Video: Liar, Liar / Suggested Reading: Lies
Truths
Suggested Video: Contact
Sickness
Suggested Video: The Cure
Health
Suggested Video: Running Brave
Personality
Suggested Video: Young Einstein / Suggested Reading: Searching for Bobby Fisher
Mysteries
Suggested Video: The Fugitive / Suggested Reading: Hound of the Baskervilles
What If...
Suggested Video: Deep Impact
Spring
Suggested Video: Desert Bloom
Graduation
Suggested Video: With Honors

Editorial Reviews

"This journal program is authentic and gets students to write! Because the journal topics reflect current issues, my students respond positively. And, I get great insight into their lives."

Carol Popowich

"I loved the book and the soulful responses it generated from my reluctant writers."

Dee Conklin

"This is a book that is sorely needed! I’m impressed with the mature way the topics are presented to the students."

Rob Owens

"The topics and assignments are intended to develop students’ critical thinking skills, encourage self-discovery, and ultimately result in more relevant and proficient writing."

Summer 2001, Volume 33(2) - Exceptional Child Education Resources

"This is one of the best books I have seen on topics for writing. All students could benefit from this – not just the reluctant writer."

Carol Miller