The reading response journal will be used throughout the year. Students co-constructed an assignment window in class, and we have been practicing responses in class. I will post response journal due dates after students select independent books in the library at the first of the week.
Assignment Window
Course: English 9/Reading Response Journal
Date Given: August 27 (3rd and 7th) August 28 (1st period)
Directions:
1. Write an excerpt from the book (and its page number) in the journal which makes a text to self, test to text, or text to world connection. 2. Respond in the journal to the excerpt.
Grading Criteria:
1. Each journal entry should average one page (front). 2. Ten entries will be collected twice each six weeks for a total of 20 entries per six weeks.
Supplies/Resources:
1. Use composition book for the journal 2. Keep a list of books read during the year at the front of the journal.
Goal: To read a minimum of one independent novel per six weeks
Text to Self Suggestions:
1. Questions that the book makes me think about
2. Ideas that I agree or disagree with
3. Favorite passages
4. Connections to my life
Text to World Suggestions:
1. Summary of ideas
2. Key word connections
3. Applications to current or historic events
Text to Text Suggestions
1. Writer’s Style-use of literary devices, tone, or word choice
2. Similarity to other books, TV shows, or movies
