Professional Documents
Culture Documents
That’s short for Academic Journal. I’m here to help you get
organized! Use me to take notes in class and to keep track of I want my student learners to . . .
your thinking. Keep up with me and be sure to take notes
and write down information in class because you can use me on • develop a rich word bank
tests and quizzes! • develop a sense of word play
• practice a variety of word attack
Divide AJ into these sections using dividers or strategies
sticky notes: • feel safer during tests (less test anxiety)
1. Vocabulary - about 30 pages • internalize how to prepare for tests
2. Class Notes - about 30 pages • practice a variety of writing strategies:
3. Strategies - about 30 pages pre-writing, brainstorming, outlining, etc.
4. Reflections - last 5 pages • internalize a variety of note taking skills
• What am I learning? (list) • develop a sense of discovery
• What have I learned? (list) • note and practice reading strategies