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Definition: 

written conversations between students and teachers for exchange of experiences, ideas, or reflections. Dialogue journals are communication tools for sustained writing opportunities rather than an occasion for assessment or grading.

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Students choose the topics for written conversation. Teachers respond with ideas, opinions, information, and/or questions Entries may be daily, weekly or monthly and take place over the course of a unit, semester, or school year.