- Definition
Journal writing is when your child writes or draws in a notebook about their experiences in drama class, helping them think about what they learned and how they felt. Sometimes the teacher gives them questions to help them get started.
After a scene where a character is lost, your child might draw the character's face and write 'I feel scared and alone' in their journal.
How to teach this in 30 seconds
Try this analogy: Journal writing is like keeping a diary for the character you played, writing down their thoughts and feelings after the scene is over.
Ask your child: What was your character thinking but not saying out loud?
Common mix-up: Kids may think it's just a summary of what happened in the scene. It's actually about exploring the character's secret thoughts and feelings from their point of view.
Examples
- Writing a few sentences about why their character made a difficult choice.
- Answering the question 'What would your character do differently next time?'
journal writing is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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