Reading Response Journal |
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| Specific to This Assignment |
RRJs will begin Monday, 4/13/09.
First one for fourth quarter is due Monday, 4/20/09.
Each day an RRJ is late, 10% of assignment grade will be deducted.
After four days, an RRJ will not be accepted and earns zero points. |
| BOOKS |
You will choose your own fictional book to read that is 85 pages or more. Ms. Arthur must approve it. You are to have a book in your possession at all times. If it turns out you don’t like the book, quickly choose another one, and stick with it. |
| READING |
We gain so much by reading; we improve our vocabulary, recognize diverse voices, see different writing styles, increase our knowledge on various topics, relate to experiences, and much more! You will be reading for meaning. You become a fluent reader when you analyze, argue, interpret, and connect the reading to your experiences and understanding. Therefore, as part of your language arts homework, you are expected to read for a minimum of 30 minutes four nights a week. You may not count assigned literature readings as part of your RRJ entries, unless directed by Ms. Arthur. |
| LOG ENTRIES |
The RRJs require that you be an active reader. You will respond to a section of the reading rather than summarize the story.You are required to make a minimum of three entries per week.
All entries should include the following information:
DateTitle of book; Author:
From page__________ to _____________
Time ____________ to _____________ (include a.m. & p.m.)
Parent Signature
If you complete a book, you may create a poster recommendation of the book to hang in the room. This poster may substitute for one week’s RRJs. See Ms. Arthur for specific guidelines. |
| REQUIREMENTS |
All responses are in paragraph form, and students must use 95% of the line space without writing big or spaced out.
No skipping lines.
Focus on one reading strategy (i.e. predict, question, connect, visualize, evaluate) per response.
Responses must be expanded on or supported.
Responses are a response to what you are reading.
NOT A SUMMARY |
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Adapted from another teacher's requirements. |
