In Module 1 of the Arts & Letters curriculum for third grade, focused on “The Sea,” a writing journal serves as a meaningful tool to deepen students’ understanding of ocean life, exploration, and the power of nature. Through daily journal entries, students respond to texts, reflect on key ideas, and practice writing in multiple genres such as narrative, informative, and opinion pieces. Prompts may ask students to describe the setting of a sea voyage, explain how ocean animals survive, or share