reading reviews

  Students are expected to move beyond the simple observations of a reader response in order to grapple with the texts analytically and argue for or against specific claims and evidence in 500 words or more.  Each week choose one of the following 3 options in organizing your Reading Review, and specify your choice clearly in your heading, noting that each option must be chosen at least twice during the quarter.  The options are:

Option 1- Summary: Write one short paragraph on each reading, identifying its site, 

perspective, argument, data (if any), evidence, methods, and claims.

Option 2 - Compare & Contrast: Select two or more similar readings and compare and 

contrast their approaches to the same problems, issues, and objects of study.

Option 3 - Critique: Analyze the ideas and data of one reading and challenge them with a 

convincing counterargument or reinterpretation of the evidence presented.