Worsley, Dale and Bernadette Mayer, The Art of Science Writing, Teachers and Writers Collaborative, New York, NY, 1989. Parents' response is positive. They appreciate the opportunity to see what is occurring in science class. It has prompted students to communicate at home about science topics. Parents become more involved in the learning process.
MOST parents are cooperative and many expect high standards for their children.
If a parent is unable or unwilling to participate in this endeavor, the teacher may look over the journals. This strategy effectively weaves together three critical components in the learning process - students, parents, and teacher. Students are in a position to learn the power of organization and attention to detail in their own writing. You may even find a valuable resource amongst the parents. Use the following letter or draft one of your own.