In writing instruction journal means a series of writings done by a person in response to daily life. “It contains description of events and reflections about the events (Peyton, 1990).”
Journal writing can be used with all ages of learners and with learners at various proficiency levels. Studies indicate that this learning activity may be used successfully for a wide variety of individuals ranging from elementary to advanced level. And in journal writing, a writer can choose a topic among various topics according to various purposes. "Children use journals to record personal experiences, explore reactions and interpretations to books they read and videos they view, and record and analyze information about literature, writing, and social studies and science topics (Tomkins, 2008, p. 98)
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