These Journal Entries were created for 5th grade students, with preparation for the higher demands of middle school in the back of my mind. They do not require cutting little pieces to be glued in a specific spot in the journal; rather, content is to the point and saves valuable time especially for a 3-way switch and for our students who struggle to keep up with the rest of the class. These detailed journals can serve as: a guide while students complete problems during the math block, an aid f