When I was in school, I always loved to write letters. I wanted a pen-pal more than anything, and would write letters to an imaginary friend that lived far away. Even in university, I wanted to write traditional pen-to-paper letters to my friend in Vancouver -> engagement #

Reflect: # The video Children Full of Life emphasizes the importance of reflective writing (journalling) and the emotional process of sharing those pieces with peers - that video tugs at the heart

Strategy #2: # Make journalling a part of classroom routine (perhaps students have the option of reading or write in their journals for X period of time)

(Google) Definition: main purpose = inform or describe what the story or book is about; used when reading and comprehending (can be read or written)