Posts on Fridays (Grades 8-12)

Course Objective
The Journaling: The Writer’s Voice course introduces students to the world of journaling and blogging while helping them develop a singular writing voice and style. By engaging in daily writing exercises, learners will:

• • Develop a confident, unique writer’s voice

  • Explore different styles and tones, including humor, irony, and inspiration

  • Use journaling as a tool for reflection, creativity, and self-expression

  • Gain foundational skills for professional online blogging

  • Establish a consistent, lifelong writing habit

Course Description
Daily journaling is a powerful practice that supports growth as a writer in high school, college, and beyond. In this course, students will create and submit three journal entries per week, experimenting with different tones and approaches to develop a strong and authentic writing voice.

Students will explore:

• • Writing in various voices to discover personal style and expression

  • Using journaling to reflect on experiences, observations, and ideas

  • Building a portfolio of work that demonstrates style, creativity, and confidence

  • Techniques for connecting personal journaling to professional online blogging

  • Merging reflective practice with structured writing for clarity and engagement

By the end of the course, students will have honed their individual writer’s voice and style, gained confidence in experimenting with tone, and developed the foundation for professional blogging and continued journaling practice.