Word Journals

Just like you never see SpongeBob without his SquarePants, your students should never be found without their word journals.

At the beginning of the term, each student should make their own book, using folded sheets of paper and a few staples. Then, every time students hear an unfamiliar word throughout the day, they should write it in their journal. At the end of the day, set aside one half hour for students to define, draw, or paste a magazine picture next to each word to help describe its meaning.

By using word journals, students will not only paste pictures into their books but also cement the meanings into their minds.