Are you looking for a way to encourage mathematical thinking and expression? These relatable middle school math writing journal prompts are perfect for bell ringers, early finishers, or independent stations. They encourage critical thinking and making connections in prompts that are both relevant and interesting to students.

This resource is flexible and can be used in a variety of ways in your classroom, including...

• Independent Stations
• Twice weekly bellringers or activators
• Early finishers
• Sub work

The set is divided into ten months, each with 12 prompts to student to choose from. Give students the whole set or a month at a time -- it is up to you! You will love reading through student's thoughtful responses and gaining insight about their strategies and thoughts surrounding math. A grading rubric is included. If you are struggling to get students thinking about math, relating mathematical content to the real-world, or verbalizing their math thinking, grab this resource now and be set for the year!

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