Writing fluency and confidence through daily journal writing. All write for 3 minutes. If the comfort level is high, write for 5-10 minutes using new prompt.
Teacher guides journal writing until students are comfortable.
A daily prompt, relative to the Parent Education curriculum, or academic curriculum, is on the board. Instructor reads journals once or twice each week, respondin to questions or asking questions in order to promote thinking. Instructor may respond to misspelled words by creating a list for review on the board, a compilation of all errors in journals. No grades are given on journals. Writing, using a pre-determined format.