Includes bibliographical references (page 215) and index.
Contents
Moving journals beyond the banal -- Fluency: The missing ingredient in writing instruction -- Rain: Creating the climate for spontaneous writing -- Introducing the program to students -- The essential role of music -- Steam: prompts for inspiration -- Focusing on topics that matter -- Working with the prompts in the classroom -- Speed: the writing practice -- Motivation and feedback -- Addressing problems during journal time -- Assessment, response, and grading -- Extending the work.