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Using Reflective Journaling in a 7 th Grade Language Arts Classroom: Do You See the Results?. Amy Addison Language Arts / 7 th Grade. Key Terms. reflective journaling writing writing apprehension attitudes toward writing self-efficacy. Research Question.
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Using Reflective Journaling in a 7th Grade Language Arts Classroom:Do You See the Results? Amy Addison Language Arts / 7th Grade
Key Terms reflective journaling writing writing apprehension attitudes toward writing self-efficacy
Research Question The purpose of this study is to examine the effect that reflective journaling has on 7th grade Language Arts students.
Focus Question #1: What is the process of implementing supplemental reflective journal writing into a 7th grade Language Arts classroom Focus Question #2: How do the written communication skills differ between 7th grade students who do not use reflective journaling in the classroom versus those who do? Focus Question #3: What are the teacher and student attitudes about reflective journaling in the classroom?
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