The entries are potential samples taken from a fourth grader's journal. The samples are meant to be representations of what a collaborative classroom of motivated writers is like. Activities that inspire students to be creative, as well as the student's changing perceptions of his writing capabilities are evident throughout the journal entries.
Ames, C. (1992). Classrooms: Goals, structures, and student motivation. Journal of Educational Psychology, 84(3), 261-271
Bomer, R. (2011). Building adolescent literacy in today’s English classrooms. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Dunlap, J. C., & Grabinger, S. (2003). Preparing students for lifelong learning: A review of instructional features and teaching methodologies. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 16(2), 6-25.
Ames, C. (1992). Classrooms: Goals, structures, and student motivation. Journal of Educational Psychology, 84(3), 261-271
Bomer, R. (2011). Building adolescent literacy in today’s English classrooms. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
Dunlap, J. C., & Grabinger, S. (2003). Preparing students for lifelong learning: A review of instructional features and teaching methodologies. Performance Improvement Quarterly, 16(2), 6-25.