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Using Dialogue Journals to Encourage
Reading and Writing in Family Literacy Programs

Sample 3: Dialogue Journal Entry Written by a Parent

October 12, 1996

Dear Dontell,

I liked the way you cleaned upyour room yesterday You are a good helper at home. Will you help me make dinner tonight? Do you think we should make tacos or spaghetti?

Love,

Mommy

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