This is a journal made specifically for journal writing. The book itself is ready to be written in, with the top 1/3 of every page blank and the bottom 2/3 of the pages lined. The inside front cover has a list of frequently misspelled words and the inside back cover is a place for students to create their own word list. A free teaching guide is available for download at www.epsbooks.com. The guide examines the purpose of journaling, and then goes on to explain how to introduce advanced journal writing to your students; and also gives some tips and techniques for advanced journal writing. The overall idea is to get students journaling as an aid in developing their literacy skills. ~ Zach