Journaling for book reports.
Your Reader’s Response Journal (RRJ) should show that you are responding to the story in some way.
Do NOT summarize. I want you to think about what you read.
On the first page write the title, number of pages in book, and date you started your book. On the last page, write the date you finished the book. Each page should be divided in half. On the left quote a passage from the text and on the right, include your response.
You should have at least 10 passages that you respond to. Your responses should be at least 10 sentences. Journals must be NEAT.
For extra credit, you may include vocabulary words you did not know. For these, write Vocabulary: word. Sentence from book: “ “ (page). Definition: . Your own sentence. 10 words = 10 extra credit points, if done correctly. Maximum points =10.
Your journal should look like this:
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Quote and page |
Your response |
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Think about writing about the text when You are moved by what is being said You don’t understand what is being said You have a question about what is being said You agree with what is being said You disagree with what is being said
This may include Powerful dialogue Words that seem out of character Repetition of symbols or images Foreshadowing, figures of speech Emotional scenes Unexpected actions
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Your thoughtful responses that include your feelings and ideas about the passage. You might: Discuss why you chose the passage Discuss what it reminds you of or makes you feel Argue with a character or the author about what happens Question the motives of a character Explain why a setting or symbol is meaningful to you Make predictions Try starting with: This passage reminds me… When I read this I felt… I enjoyed this section because… I can’t believe…. I was surprised….. |
